Congressman Moore Introduces Resolution Honoring Pope Leo XIV

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced a resolution with 20 of his House colleagues to honor Pope Leo XIV after his historic election to the Chair of St. Peter. Born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is a native of Chicago and graduate of Villanova University. He was ordained a priest in 1982 and named a Cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

“I was thrilled to hear of Pope Leo’s XIV election to the Chair of St. Peter, and have felt a tremendous sense of national pride that an American now leads the Catholic Church.

“I pray the Lord blesses the Holy Father with the great wisdom and unyielding courage necessary to preach the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Represenative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) co-led the resolution with Congressman Moore. Joining on as original co-sponsors were Representatives Tom Barrett (R-MI); Ryan Zinke (R-MT); Ann Wagner (R-MO); Michael McCaul (R-TX); Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA); Michael Rulli (R-OH); Stephanie Bice (R-OK); Lisa McClain (R-MI); John Rose (R-TN); Bryan Steil (R-WI); Mark Messmer (R-IN); Carlos Gimenez (R-FL); Chris Smith (R-NJ); French Hill (R-AR); John Rutherford (R-FL); Tony Gonzales (R-TX); Jeff Hurd (R-CO); Don Bacon (R-NE); and Jen Kiggans (R-VA).

The Daily Wire first covered the story, read more here.

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