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Senators welcome newly elected Pope Leo XIV
Filipino senators welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
Senate President Francis Escudero expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV will serve as an inspiration to the country while facing challenges.
He highlighted the Philippines' unique position as the only Christian nation in Asia, praying that the new Pope may inspire and lead the nation as it navigates its challenges.
Escudero stated that the new Pope represents a beacon of hope for all humanity, especially in a time of global conflict and poverty, urging for peace, kindness, and the dissipation of hatred.
He further added that in a time when societies are fractured by discord and nations grapple with hostility, they look to him to help mend these divisions by championing the beauty of diversity.
Senator Koko Pimentel said that the new pope may help Filipinos deepen their faith and strengthen their spiritual commitment, noting the connection Pope Leo XIV shares with the country.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States on his election as the new Pope, Leo XIV, and successor to Pope Francis.
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