BEIJING – China has congratulated Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as the new pope, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said yesterday.
Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing in responding to a query about the new pope.
China hopes that under the leadership of the new pope, the Vatican will continue to have dialogue with China in a constructive spirit, have in-depth communication on international issues of mutual interest, jointly advance the continuous improvement of the China-Vatican relations and make contributions to world peace, stability, development and prosperity, Lin added.
- Xinhua
Caption: Robert Francis Prevost waves to the crowd after being elected the new pope in Vatican City on Thursday. Prevost, 69, a US cardinal, was elected the new pope on the second day of secret ballots in the cardinals' conclave held in Vatican City. The name he chose as the new pope was Leo XIV. Prevost holds dual US and Peruvians nationality, being of French, Italian and Louisiana Creole descent. – Xinhua
