Pope Leo XIV as the new Bishop of Rome and head of the universal Church.

 

Dear friends, Hallelujah! All of us at Laudato Si’ Movement welcome Pope Leo XIV as the new Bishop of Rome and head of the universal Church.

Pope Leo XIV’s call to honor the peace that comes from God and to build bridges of love and encounter touches our hearts. His praying the Hail Mary from the balcony of St. Peter’s Square is a sign of his unity with all humanity and creation. His choice of name is significant. Pope Leo XIII was a man who broke the mould and focused the Church on the social issues of the day. He called us to greater attention on Catholic Social Teaching through publishing Rerum Novarum. Through his name, Pope Leo XIV signals his intention to continue in Pope Leo XIII’s and Pope Francis’ footsteps as a leader focused on the pressing issues of our times. In his time as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Pope Leo XIV said that when it comes to the ecological crisis, it’s time to move “from words to action.”

At this moment of renewal, when the ancient traditions of our Church breathe life into a new generation, we pray thanks that Pope Leo XIV will respond to the signs of the times with the moral clarity he’s known for. Please join us in prayer:

Holy Spirit, once again You have spoken. Through the voices of human beings You have chosen Pope Leo XIV to guide us. We pray that You will guide him. Help him in his service to You, the Church, and the world. Help him offer a beacon of love To those searching for hope Amidst the chaos of our changing planet. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Yours in fraternity,

Lorna Gold Executive Director Laudato Si' Movement