The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, otherwise known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.

Pope Leo XIV who was unveiled at the Vatican in Rome on May 8, 2025, happens to be the first American to ascend to the papacy in the Catholic Church.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, Bagbin took to Facebook to share his congratulatory message to the newly elected Pope.

He wrote, “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on your elevation to the head of the worldwide Catholic Church.

“As the 267th pontiff (Pope Leo XIV), we pray with you daily to continually make the church a home for spiritual fulfilment and a global authority on justice, morality, human and environment dignity.”

Bagbin also extended his congratulations to Catholics worldwide, expressing his joy over the historic moment.

“May I also congratulate all Catholics across the globe on this great feat. Again, our church has demonstrated a seamless transition of leadership through time tested traditions in a fast-changing world. May we continue to be a model for all evolving systems be they political, professional or business. Habemus Papam! Long Live the Church! Peace unto all humankind!” his post added.

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