Most Revered Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, made the following comments upon the election of Pope Leo XIV

“Habemus papam!  We have a pope!  Through prayerful discernment and with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, the Cardinals of our Church have chosen our new shepherd, Pope Leo XIV. This is a unifying moment in the life of the Church, reminding us of the Good Shepherd’s eternal care for His flock.  Christ, who is yesterday, today, and forever, now places the care of this flock in the hands of Pope Leo XIV.  With great joy and gratitude, I join the people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in praying for our new Holy Father.  May the Lord grant him wisdom, courage, and strength in carrying out his sacred ministry.”  

Archbishop Robert G. Casey will celebrate a Votive Mass for the Holy Father in joyful celebration and gratitude for the election of Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains 325W 8th St., Cincinnati 45202. All of the faithful are invited to attend.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati is the 44^th largest Catholic diocese in the country, with more than 450,000 Catholics, and has the fifth largest Catholic school system in terms of enrollment with more than 40,000 students.  The 19-county territory includes 211 parishes and 111 Catholic primary and secondary schools.