Provincial Minister Lawrence J. Hayes’ statement on Pope Leo XIV’s election

The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe joyously joined in the global celebration of the announcement of a new pope. Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, instills a missionary spirit filled with hope, inspiring peace, collaboration and purposeful dialogue for all people.

“With thanks to God, the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe extend our sincere congratulations and warmest best wishes to our new Pope Leo XIV. May God bless you and your pastoral leadership of the Church in the years ahead so that the Church may be conformed more and more to the mind and heart of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd of all. Ad multos annos!” said Br. Lawrence J. Hayes, OFM, Provincial Minister of the Franciscan Friars Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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