The world leaders reacted to the designation of Pope Leo XIV as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Many of them expressed interest in collaborating with Leo XIV on global issues. It is expected to continue with the reforms of Pope Francis.
Prevost, 69 and originally from Chicago, Illinois, is the first American Pope.
He dedicated much of his career as a missionary in South America.
These are the comments of some world leaders:
El Taoiseach Irlandés, Michael Martinexpressed his hope that “this wave of good wishes towards Pope Leo XIV gives him strength and support by assuming the immense responsibility of his pontificate,” according to an X.
The president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchezhe congratulated the Church in a publication on day X and expressed his hope that the Pontificate of Leo XIV contributes to strengthening the dialogue and defense of human rights in a world in need of hope and unity.
-The president of the European Council, António Costa, and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenthey said in a joint statement that they trust that Pope Leo XIV will use his voice on the world stage to promote these shared values and foster unity in the search for a more fair and compassionate world. Both leaders said that the European Union is willing to collaborate with the new leader to face global challenges.
The United Arab Emirates leader, Mohamed Bin Zayedsent his most sincere desires to his holiness Pope Leo XIV for his appointment as head of the Catholic Church and wished him success in promoting mutual understanding, peace and harmony worldwide, in a publication in X.
The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskysaid in Telegram that “Ukraine deeply values the firm position of the Holy See regarding adherence to international law, the conviction of the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the protection of the rights of innocent civilians.”
The president of Russia, Vladimir PutinHe sent a congratulation message to his choice, according to Kremlin. “I wish him, his holiness, success in compliance with the high mission entrusted to him, as well as good health and well -being,” said the message, according to Kremlin.
The president of Colombia, Gustavo PetroHe said that Leon is “more than American” and highlighted his stay in Peru. “Hopefully he is the great leader of migrants in the world and hopefully we encourage our Latin American migrant brothers, today humiliated in the United States,” he wrote in an X publication.
The president of Lebanon, Joseph Aounaccording to the official government account in X, he declared that he prayed for “success in these efforts to spread the message of love and peace throughout the world, to promote dialogue between different religions and cultures, and that his reign is full of achievements that benefit all humanity.”
