Cardinal Tobin’s statement on the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, released the following statement today following the papal election:
“With a grateful heart, I thank God for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Church has been blessed once again with a beloved shepherd to lead us in faith and unity. I offer my fervent prayers for our new Pope as he embraces this sacred ministry of service. May God endow him with wisdom, courage, and compassion, and may his leadership inspire the whole Church to walk ever more closely with Christ and to love one another more deeply.”
Cardinal Tobin also participated in a press conference today with U.S.-based cardinals about the new pope. We will have full coverage of the press conference later today on Jersey Catholic.
Featured image: Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Editor’s note: This article has been updated from an earlier version.
