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Rep. Moore Statement on Election of Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore, a Roman Catholic, issued the following statement after the election of Pope Leo XIV:

“Habemus papam & Deo gratias — an American has been elected to the chair of St. Peter!

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

“Here’s to many years of good health for Pope Leo XIV as he shepherds our universal church as the Vicar of Christ.”

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