Statement by Bishop Brennan On Election of Pope Leo XIV

Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes Queens, issued the following statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV to lead the Roman Catholic Church, the 267^th successor of St. Peter:

“What an amazing and historic day for the Universal Catholic Church and the United States of America. As we mark the start of a new papacy, the Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV warmly and with great love, excited by this new era and this new Pope who will lead the Church forward.

Our new Holy Father’s words today were very carefully chosen—his already powerful words were those of peace. As Christians throughout the world unite to pray for an end to religious persecution and the violence of war and for a renewed respect for the human dignity of all people, God has truly given us the Pope we need for this time.”

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