Congressman García’s Statement on the Election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope from the United States:

"I am rejoiced by the election of a fellow Chicagoan and honorary St. Rita High School Mustang as the new leader of the Catholic Church. As a Catholic and an immigrant, I am encouraged by the stances Cardinal Prevost has taken in defense of immigrants, and by his views on the poor and the environment. Latin America has the most Catholics in the world, and Pope Leo XIV's knowledge of the region, the time he spent in Perú and his fluency in the Spanish language will be key qualities that will endear him to Latinos in the United States and Latin Americans alike. Congratulations, Pope Leo XIV!"

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