Welcome Pope Leo XIV!

With great joy and anticipation, we celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, chosen on May 8 to guide the Church into a new era of faith, unity, and hope. The conclave held in Vatican City has ushered in a moment of profound significance for the global Catholic community, marking a renewed sense of purpose and direction for the Church.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, let us join in prayer for Pope Leo XIV, that his leadership may strengthen the bond of faith across the world and lead us with wisdom and compassion into the future.

Cardinal Tobin’s

Statement on the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV

With a grateful heart, I thank God for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Church has been blessed once again with a beloved shepherd to lead us in faith and unity. I offer my fervent prayers for our new Pope as he embraces this sacred ministry of service. May God endow him with wisdom, courage, and compassion, and may his leadership inspire the whole Church to walk ever more closely with Christ and to love one another more deeply.

Watch Pope Leo XIV deliver his first address

Liturgical and Prayer Resources

-Prayer guides for the faithful to use during the transition period.
-Mass schedules for thanksgiving and prayers for the new pope.
-Liturgical texts for special services or vigils.

Multimedia and Social Media

Explanatory articles on how a pope is elected, including details about the conclave, voting procedures, and the significance of the “Habemus Papam” announcement .
Background information on the new pope’s life, ministry, and theological perspectives.

Archdiocesan news coverage