Congresswoman Torres Applauds Historic Election of First American Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, as Pope Leo XIV
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma Torres, a proud Catholic, issued a statement of congratulations and praise following the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The Cardinal, now Pope Leo XIV, made history as the first American to be elected to the papacy in the nearly 2,000-year-old institution:
“I am overjoyed and deeply proud to witness this historic moment in the life of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s election as Pope Leo XIV is a monumental achievement for the global Catholic community, and especially for Catholics in the United States. His election breaks new ground, reflecting the global diversity and inclusiveness of the Church.”
“I look forward to seeing the ways in which Pope Leo XIV will build upon the legacy of Pope Francis and move the Church toward a future of greater unity, peace, and understanding. May his leadership inspire hope and strength among the 1.4 billion Catholics and people of all faiths across the globe.”
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