119th Congress
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:
The following projects were submitted to the appropriate Appropriations Subcommittee for FY26 Community Project Funding:
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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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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement on Cleveland-Cliff’s announcement about the future of their Weirton steel facility:
“For generations, the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia has forged the steel that kept our country strong, prosperous, and free. Today’s announcement is nothing short of heartbreaking.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Riley M. Moore gave his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. In the speech, Rep. Moore condemned the persecution of Christians abroad and urged his colleagues to join him in calling out the brutal attacks taking place in several countries, including Nigeria, Syria, and Iraq.
Watch the full speech here.
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