Košice Archbishop Calls Pope Leo XIV a 'Missionary of Peace and Bridge Builder'
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Archbishop Bernard Bober of Košice praised Pope Leo XIV as a "missionary of peace and bridge builder," emphasizing continuity with Pope Francis. Bober, who leads the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Košice in eastern Slovakia, made the remarks highlighting what he sees as the new pope's commitment to peaceful dialogue and unity. The archbishop's comments suggest he views Leo XIV's papacy as continuing the diplomatic and reconciliatory approach that characterized Francis's tenure.