With joy and thanksgiving, the Diocese of Calgary joins the universal Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV (Formerly Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost) as the 267th Successor of Saint Peter.

Elected on Thursday, May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV now begins his ministry as the Vicar of Christ and visible head of the Catholic Church on earth. We give thanks for the faithful leadership of Pope Francis and now entrust Pope Leo XIV to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, on 14 September 1955. As a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.), in which he held various leadership positions, he dedicated many years of service to the Augustinian missions in Peru as a priest and seminary professor. He was eventually appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, by Pope Francis. As a Bishop of the Church in Peru, he served as Vice President and member of the Permanent Council of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference. In 2023, Pope Francis appointed him as Prefect of the Dicastery of Bishops and elevated him to the College of Cardinals. Pope Leo XIV holds a doctorate in canon law from the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome." ~CCC

Let us continue to pray for Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened by God’s grace to serve with wisdom, humility, and courage.

• Liturgical Resources for Thanksgiving of Pope Leo XIV (Mass & Liturgy of the Hours)
• Prayer of the Faithful for Mass 
• Prayer for the Pope

• FAQ on the Conclave from the CCCB
• Liturgical Resources re: the Election of a Pope and Inauguration of the new Pope (see Part II & III)

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