Bill · H.Res. 412· House(119-HRES-412)

Congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the 267th pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and the first American pontiff.

Age: 46 years

West Virginia

Introduced: 5/14/2025
Last activity: 5/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Riley Moore
Cosponsors: - 29 - 1

International Affairs

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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution congratulates His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. It notes that he is the first American-born pope in the 2,000-year history of the Church. The text highlights his background, including his upbringing in Illinois and his previous service as a missionary and bishop in Peru. It also mentions his roles within the Church, such as serving as the Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine and the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Finally, the resolution recognizes the historic significance of his election and extends prayers for his leadership.