A native of Chicago and Augustinian missionary who worked for years in Peru, the new Pope Leo XIV had been working at the Vatican as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under the late Pope Francis.
Statement from Bishop Noonan
My Sisters and Brothers:
I have been praying with you for the Cardinals as they gathered to elect a new Holy Father of the Catholic Church. As we learned of the white smoke, we proclaim Psalm 66, “Let all the earth cry out to God with great joy!” Habemus Papam! With great joy we receive the news of the 267th successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV.
May we remember the words of Jesus, “They shall all be taught by God.” May our Holy Father receive his ministry with love of God and lead us to know, love and serve God all our days.