Pelosi Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV:

"Joyfully, people around the world have learned of a new Pope elected by one of the largest and most diverse conclaves ever - and the first American pope in history.

"For many of us, the name Leo XIV happily brings to mind Leo XIII's Rerum novarum which was a blessing for working people. And it is heartening that His Holiness continued the blessing that Pope Francis gave on Easter Sunday: 'God loves everyone. Evil will not prevail.'

"In his own words, Pope Leo XIV said, 'We can be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges, that is always open to receive everyone.'

"Let us thank God for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and for this vision of unity. All of us hope and pray for the success of His Holiness and his vision for the Church."