Haitian Episcopal Conference Welcomes the Election of Pope Leo XIV

About twenty-four hours after entering the conclave, the 133 cardinal electors elected Pope Leo XIV to replace Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The American Robert Francis Prevost has thus become, since Thursday, May 8, the new Bishop of Rome—a rise celebrated around the world. In Haiti, the Conference of Catholic Bishops gives thanks to God for this election...

Robenson Geffrard
Par Robenson Geffrard
08 May 2025 | Lecture : 4 min.

"The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Haiti gives thanks to God for the election of the new successor of Peter, Bishop of Rome and Universal Pastor of the Church: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name of Pope Leo XIV. With the entire Church, in the joy of Easter and the obedience of faith, we welcome the new Pontiff who is given to us by Divine Providence to confirm his brothers in the faith (cf. Lk 22, 32) and to preside over charity," reads a statement signed by Monsignor Max Leroy Mésidor, Metropolitan Archb

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