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NY K00801

NY K00801
Congratulating Pope Leo XIV upon his election as the first American Pope and extending best wishes for his spiritual leadership and global ministry as the leader of the Catholic Church


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Introduced
06/12/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
06/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Congratulating Pope Leo XIV upon his election as the first American Pope and extending best wishes for his spiritual leadership and global ministry as the leader of the Catholic Church

AI Summary

This resolution congratulates Pope Leo XIV, who was elected on May 8, 2025, as the first American Pope and the 268th successor to Saint Peter, celebrating his historic selection and leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. The resolution highlights Pope Leo XIV's theological scholarship, pastoral experience, and commitment to social justice, interfaith dialogue, and serving marginalized communities. It notes the significance of his election for the nearly 20,000 Catholic parishes in the United States and over 1,300 parishes in New York State, emphasizing that his selection has been met with joy and hope by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The legislative body pauses to formally congratulate Pope Leo XIV, extending best wishes for a fruitful and inspiring pontificate, and resolves to transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to His Holiness at the Vatican City, symbolically honoring this momentous occasion in the global religious community.

Sponsors (76)

Joe Angelino (R)* Andrea Bailey (R)* Will Barclay (R)* Anil Beephan Jr. (R)* Scott Bendett (R)* Ken Blankenbush (R)* Jake Blumencranz (R)* Paul Bologna (R)* Karl Brabenec (R)* Ed Braunstein (D)* Alec Brook-Krasny (R)* Ari Brown (R)* Keith Brown (R)* Marianne Buttenschon (D)* Patrick Carroll (D)* Lester Chang (R)* Patrick Chludzinski (R)* Bill Conrad (D)* Brian Cunningham (D)* Landon Dais (D)* Joe DeStefano (R)* Dave DiPietro (R)* Michael Durso (R)* Harvey Epstein (D)* Mike Fitzpatrick (R)* Chris Friend (R)* Jeff Gallahan (R)* Jarett Gandolfo (R)* Jodi Giglio (R)* Jessica González-Rojas (D)* Scott Gray (R)* Judy Griffin (D)* Steve Hawley (R)* Andrew Hevesi (D)* Josh Jensen (R)* Billy Jones (D)* Paula Kay (D)* John Lemondes (R)* Donna Lupardo (D)* Brian Maher (R)* Brian Manktelow (R)* John McDonald (D)* Dave McDonough (R)* Karen McMahon (D)* Demond Meeks (D)* John Mikulin (R)* Brian Miller (R)* Andrew Molitor (R)* Angelo Morinello (R)* Daniel Norber (R)* Misha Novakhov (R)* Phil Palmesano (R)* Amy Paulin (D)* Sam Pirozzolo (R)* Ed Ra (R)* Steven Raga (D)* Mike Reilly (R)* Karines Reyes (D)* Gabriella Romero (D)* Nily Rozic (D)* Nader Sayegh (D)* Joseph Sempolinski (R)* Maryjane Shimsky (D)* Matt Simpson (R)* Matt Slater (R)* Doug Smith (R)* Robert Smullen (R)* Michaelle Solages (D)* Chris Tague (R)* Mike Tannousis (R)* Yudelka Tapia (D)* Al Taylor (D)* Clyde Vanel (D)* Mary Beth Walsh (R)* Jaime Williams (D)* John Zaccaro (D)*

Last Action

adopted (on 06/12/2025)

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