Congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.

acknowledges the commitment of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to promoting human dignity, defending the poor and marginalized, advancing interfaith dialogue, and fostering reconciliation and peace throughout the world;

expresses the hope that the strong relationship between the United States and The Holy See will continue to deepen, reflecting shared values of human rights, religious freedom, and global cooperation;

recognizes the significance of the Catholic Church in promoting justice, humanitarian assistance, and moral leadership in the world; and

extends its best wishes for a successful and inspiring pontificate.