Congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the 267th pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and the first American pontiff.
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Latest Action · May 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 412 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost) on his election as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in May 2025, marking the first time an American-born citizen has held this position in the Church's 2,000-year history. The resolution highlights Pope Leo XIV's background as a Chicago native, Villanova University graduate, and decades-long missionary and church leader, including his previous role as Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine and his service as a bishop in Peru. The House of Representatives recognizes the historic significance of his election for American Catholics and commends his lifetime commitment to service, humility, and pastoral care while extending prayers as he begins leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. This resolution carries no funding or implementation requirements, as it is purely an expression of the House's congratulations and recognition of this religious milestone.
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