Habemus Papam!

Heavenly Father, 

We give you thanks for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. 

May he be a faithful shepherd to your people, a voice of peace in our world, and a sign of unity for the Church. 

Bless him with wisdom, courage, and compassion. 

May we, as your children, support him with our prayers and follow his example of love and service. 

Through Christ our Lord. 

Amen. 

5 Fun Facts about Pope Leo XIV! 

1. Pope Leo XIV speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese.
2. He has a degree in Mathematics.
3. Pope Leo XIV has spent much of his priesthood in some of the world’s most forgotten places, slums, war zones, and refugee camps. 
4. He begins every day with the Rosary and ends it before an image of Mary he’s carried since seminary.
5. He chose “Leo” in honor of St. Leo the Great, who defended truth with boldness and built bridges in times of division.