Bill · S.Res. 253· Senate(119-SRES-253)
A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
- Sponsored by
- Eric Schmitt
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 6
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution congratulates His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy. The Senate recognizes this as a historic event because he is the first Pope from the United States. The resolution acknowledges his role as a global symbol of peace, compassion, and justice. It also notes the significance of this election for over 1,000,000,000 Catholics worldwide. Finally, the Senate extends its best wishes for his upcoming leadership.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The resolution aims to deepen the relationship between the United States and the Holy See.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+2
The resolution expresses hope for continued global cooperation and shared values through the papacy.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the Pope's commitment to defending the poor and marginalized.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Human Dignity and Justice: The resolution acknowledges the Pope's commitment to promoting human dignity, defending the poor and marginalized, and advancing interfaith dialogue (Section 1).
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Global Peace and Reconciliation: The text notes the Pope's role in fostering reconciliation and peace throughout the world (Section 1).
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Strengthening of International Relationships: The Senate expresses hope that the relationship between the United States and The Holy See will deepen through shared values of human rights, religious freedom, and global cooperation (Section 2).
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Humanitarian Assistance: The resolution recognizes the Catholic Church's role in promoting justice and humanitarian assistance (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves International Alliances+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+1
- 5/22/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Rand PaulRepublican · Kentucky
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont