‘He’s depraved sensible’: Pope Leo XIV obtained honorary diploma from Merrimack School in 2005 – Boston Information, Climate, Sports activities

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. (WHDH) – Robert Prevost, now often known as Pope Leo XIV, was introduced as pope Thursday afternoon.

The Chicago-born missionary has a neighborhood tie to North Andover, having obtained an honorary diploma from Merrimack School in 2005.

Pope Leo XIV went to Merrimack School for commencement the place he was awarded a doctorate in Augustinian schooling. The pope attended mass and likewise spoke to the graduates.

Friar Raymond Dlugos, VP of Mission and Ministry at Merrimack School, attended Villanova College with Pope Leo XIV within the mid 70s.

Dlugos says him and the brand new pope took a number of lessons collectively, and described Pope Leo XIV as a trusted chief.

“He’s depraved sensible,” mentioned Dlugos. “He’s quiet, subdued, however he is aware of what he’s doing. He evokes plenty of confidence. He’s a delicate chief. He doesn’t increase his voice very a lot. I’ve by no means heard him increase his voice. He can get his level throughout and lead folks by troublesome conditions.”