With great joy and deep faith
H.B. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
on behalf of the bishops, clergy, religious and faithful of the Holy Land, extends heartfelt congratulations to
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
on his election as the successor of Saint Peter and Supreme Shepherd of the Universal Church.
From the heart of the Holy Land, we offer our prayers, asking the Lord to grant Your Holiness strength, wisdom, and courage to lead the People of God in the path of holiness, justice, and love.
