Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on becoming pope

The Senate congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election as pope and expresses hope for continued ties between the United States and The Holy See.

• Notes he is the first pope ever elected from the United States
• Says the pope serves as a global symbol of peace and justice
• Mentions the more than one billion Catholics worldwide, including millions in the U.S
• Wishes him a successful time as pope and hopes U.S. ties with The Holy See deepen

Adopted by the Senate

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