Pope Leo XIV's Encouragement Inspired Queens Man to Become a Pilot

A Life-Changing Encounter

• 🎯 Matthew Chavez, a Queens resident, shares a profound personal connection with the newly selected Pope Leo XIV.
• 💡 Chavez was confirmed by the then-Bishop Robert Pos (now Pope Leo XIV) eight years prior in Peru.

Pursuing Aviation Dreams

• ✈️ At 17, Chavez was contemplating moving to America to pursue his pilot's license but felt hesitant.
• 💬 The then-Bishop Robert Pos encouraged him, saying, "Son, if you're very passionate about aviation and becoming a pilot, uh, you should definitely go there and pursue your dreams."
• ✅ These words provided the crucial motivation for Chavez to take the risk and move to America.

Realizing the Dream

• 🎓 Eight years after that pivotal conversation, Chavez has graduated college and is now a licensed pilot.
• 🚀 He is pursuing his dream of flying for a commercial airline, crediting the Pope's encouragement for his decision.
• 🌟 The story highlights how a simple yet powerful piece of advice can significantly alter the course of someone's life.