The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
The resolution praised his ascension as a “pivotal moment” in the global Catholic community.
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, became the first American Pope and the first from the Order of Saint Augustine upon his election on May 8. His choice of the name Leo XIV was inspired by Pope Leo XIII, known for championing workers’ rights and social justice.
The House lauded his episcopal motto, “In Illo Uno Unum” (“In the One, we are one”), as a reflection of his commitment to dialogue, inclusivity, and faith. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila for forwarding to the Vatican. Rio N. Araja
