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This resolution congratulates Pope Leo XIV on becoming the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first American-born pope in the Church's 2,000-year history. The document highlights Pope Leo XIV's background, noting he was born in Chicago in 1955, raised in a working-class suburb, and educated at Villanova University and the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago. The resolution emphasizes his significant achievements, including serving as Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine, working as a missionary in Peru, and being appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops by Pope Francis in 2023. The resolution praises his multilingual abilities, commitment to theological and spiritual principles, and his inaugural message of peace. It commends Pope Leo XIV for his lifetime of service, missionary zeal, and dedication to embodying Christ's mercy, while recognizing the historic significance of his election for the American Catholic community and extending prayers as he begins his pontificate leading approximately 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.

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