Today, Congressman Bob Latta of Ohio’s 5th District issued a statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV.
“Today, I congratulate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope and fellow native of the Midwest. This is a moment of unity and hope for the Church,” stated Latta.
The congressman expressed his and his wife’s well-wishes for the new pontiff’s tenure: “Marcia and I offer our prayers for a successful and peaceful papacy to Pope Leo XIV as he leads the Catholic church.”
