The Presidents of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the European Council, António Costa, and the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, warmly congratulated American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election, on Thursday May 8, as the new head of the Catholic Church, under the name Leo XIV.
We are confident that Pope Leo XIV will use his voice on the global stage to promote the shared values of “peace, human dignity and mutual understanding between nations”, said Mrs von der Leyen and Mr Costa in a joint statement. They said “the European Union stands ready to work closely with the Holy See to confront global challenges”.
“May your wisdom and strength continue to inspire the world as we work towards building bridges, unity and peace,” said Ms. Metsola, via social networks. (original version in French by Mathieu Bion)