MTSM Joins Universal Church in Welcoming Election of Pope Leo XIV

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Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology (MTSM) joins the Universal Church in welcoming the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first North American Pope.

The Most Rev. Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati and Chancellor of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology released the following statement after the announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s election:

“Habemus papam! We have a pope. Through prayerful discernment and with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, the Cardinals of our Church have chosen our new shepherd. This is a unifying moment in the life of the Church, reminding us of the Good Shepherd’s eternal care for His flock. Christ, who is yesterday, today, and forever, now places the care of this flock in the hands of Pope Leo XIV. With great joy and gratitude, I join the people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in praying for our new Holy Father. May the Lord grant him wisdom, courage, and strength in carrying out his sacred ministry.”

See the video below to watch the MTSM community’s reaction to the first public appearance of Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.