Welcome, Pope Leo XIV…

...may your pontificate be blessed. -

Habemus Papam!    The whole world had its eyes fixed on an unassuming Vatican chimney today as white smoke signaled the election of a new pope.   I was in the square, and the crowd was electric… and no one was prepared for what came next.   An American-born pope.   After an incredibly brief conclave, the cardinals raised Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to the Chair of St. Peter.  Pope Leo XIV. And we join the entire Universal Church in extending him a warm and enthusiastic welcome.   CatholicVote wants to assure Pope Leo of our prayers as he begins a new and wholly unique life as Bishop of Rome and successor to St. Peter.   And as is the rest of the world, we're also looking forward to knowing him better and hearing from him as our Holy Father.   We hope you've enjoyed the LOOP's Pope Watch coverage so far!   Rest assured it's not over yet – in fact, it's just the beginning! Our team is still on the ground in Rome to be your eyes and ears during these first days of Leo XIV's pontificate.   Keep watching your email for all the latest news from the LOOP. Better yet… SHARE the LOOP to family and friends so they can follow the papacy of our new Holy Father!   It's been a long day here in Rome… but what an amazing moment for our Church!   St. Michael, pray for us.   St. Leo the Great, pray for us.   St. Peter, pray for us.   Amen,   Josh Mercer Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. CATHOLICVOTE  |  PO Box 3310  |  Carmel, IN 46082  |  (317) 669-6127