On Thursday, Brooklyn Diocesan Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated the historic election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff born in the U.S. Bishop Brennan described this moment as a significant day for both the Universal Catholic Church and the United States. He emphasized the new pope's call for peace and his commitment to addressing religious persecution and war, expressing excitement about the direction of the Church under Pope Leo XIV's leadership.
"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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