According to the tradition, St Thomas came by sea and landed at Kodungalloor (Cranganore) the capital of the then Chera Empire in the year 52 A.D. He baptised families in Kodungalloor and Palayur (Trichur).
Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen by the College of Cardinals as the 267th successor to Saint Peter on May 8, 2025. His election marks a historic moment as the first pope from North America and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine.
He was born on February 14th 1961. He hails from the parish of St. Mary’s Church Kuzhikattussery of the Eparchy of Irinjalakuda. After his High School Studies at Aloor, he joined at St. Mary’s Petit Seminary, Thope, Thrissur. He had his philosophical and theological formation at St. Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor, Kottayam.
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