The Bishop of Leeds welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Marcus has asked the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia, to convey the following message to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as Successor of the Apostle Peter, the Bishop of Rome.
“Holy Father,
“The Diocese of Leeds rejoices with all the People of God in your election as the Successor of the Apostle Peter, whom Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ established as the ‘perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity’ in the universal Church.
“We assure you of our loyalty and pledge that we will pray for you and for your apostolic ministry in the service of Christ.
“May God our Father preserve you in His grace to be a sign of His mercy, to strengthen us in our faith, lead us in hope and maintain us in the unity of His love.”
+ Marcus Stock
Bishop of Leeds
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