Dear John,

With great joy and gratitude, we join the universal Church in celebrating the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. In this sacred moment of transition and hope, we entrust his pontificate to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

"With thanks to God, the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe extend our sincere congratulations and warmest best wishes to our new Pope Leo XIV. May God bless you and your pastoral leadership of the Church in the years ahead so that the Church may be conformed more and more to the mind and heart of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd of all. Ad multos annos!”
— Br. Lawrence J. Hayes, OFM, Provincial Minister

Join us in prayer: 

Lord Jesus, Good Shepherd,
You have given Your Church a new shepherd in Pope Leo XIV.
Grant him wisdom like Solomon, courage like Peter, and humility like Francis.
May he guide us closer to you, renewing the Church in truth and love.
Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, and St. Francis,
bless Pope Leo XIV and all the faithful.
Amen.

In peace and hope,
The Franciscan Media Team