A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
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Latest Action · May 22, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
This Senate resolution congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new Pope and celebrates the historic significance of him being the first Pope from the United States. The resolution acknowledges the Pope's role as a global leader promoting peace, human dignity, and justice for over one billion Catholics worldwide, including millions of Americans. It expresses hope that the strong diplomatic relationship between the United States and the Vatican will continue to grow based on shared values like human rights and religious freedom. Since this is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation, it does not involve any funding, create new programs, or establish timelines - it simply represents the Senate's formal congratulations and recognition of this historic papal election.
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