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This resolution congratulates Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first American-born pope in the church's 2,000-year history. The resolution highlights Pope Leo XIV's background, including his birth in Chicago, his education at Villanova University and the Catholic Theological Union, and his extensive missionary work in Peru. It emphasizes his leadership as Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine, his multilingual abilities, and his appointment to the College of Cardinals in 2023. The resolution commends the new pope for his commitment to humility, service, and spiritual leadership, noting his focus on fidelity to the church's teachings and his emphasis on unity, mercy, and pastoral care. The House of Representatives officially congratulates Pope Leo XIV, recognizes the historic significance of his election for American Catholics, commends his lifetime of service, and extends prayers for his leadership of the global Catholic community of approximately 1.4 billion faithful.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/412/all-info