Staten Island, NYC Politicians Weigh In On Selection Of Pope Leo XIV By Catholic College Of Cardinals

Staten Island, NYC Politicians Weigh In On Selection Of Pope Leo XIV By Catholic College Of Cardinals

Editor’s note: Local Staten Island and New York City politicians shared their condolences for the last pope, Pope Francis, upon his passing.  The new pope, Leo XIV, was very close to Pope Francis, and he seems to share many of the late pope’s views on important issues relevant to the world today, including on equality, peace, environment, and those less fortunate. 

MAYOR ADAMS’ STATEMENT ON THE SELECTION OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the Vatican announced the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost — who has chosen the name His Holiness Pope Leo XIV — to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

“Today is a historic day for Catholics across America and the entire world. With the selection of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American in history to serve as Pope, the Vatican has uplifted the voices of Catholics across the five boroughs and our entire country. New York City is a global city, bringing together Catholics from all around the world, and I know that given his international service across the globe, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will bring an inclusive perspective to the papacy.

“Catholicism plays a rich spiritual and cultural role in the lives of billions of people, offering hope, guidance, love, and support. Whether it’s attending Sunday Mass, praying before dinner, or drawing inspiration from the Bible, Catholicism has enriched the lives of people everywhere, and I know that many — including myself — will look to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for leadership and inspiration. I know that I join people of faith from all around the world today in praying for the Pope.”

Pope Leo XIV Begins His Papacy: Asm. Charles Fall:

Pope Leo XIV greets the world for the first time to grant his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Successor of Peter by the 133 Cardinal electors on Thursday, May 8.

Wishing Pope Leo XIV strength and wisdom as he begins his papacy. May his leadership bring unity and hope to all.

Staten Island, NY – Borough President Vito Fossella issued the following statement regarding the election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to the Papacy:

“Habemus papam!

The Spirit has spoken.

We share the excitement and jubilation with fellow Catholics and people of faith for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the first American Pope.

We keep Pope Leo in our prayers, that he may be endowed with continual clarity and compassion, trust in the Gospel, and enduring wisdom in leadership. And, we pray that he, as Francis before him, is embodied with Christ’s universal love.”

Banner Image: Pope Leo XIV. Image Credit – Edgar Beltran, The Pillar . Licensed by CC

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