Official Statement: ''Habemus Papam'' Pope Leo XIV - Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost

Southeast Texas Central South Archdiocese official statement from Metropolitan Archbishop, Cardinal Bobby Land on the new apostolic journey of Pope Leo XIV.

In the spirit of ecumenism we offer our sustaining prayers to the Bishop of Rome as he continue to shepherd the faithful and people of God everywhere. May Christ lead him in a world of humanity in deep need of healing. May he bless the flock in succession of St. Peter and his predecessor Pope Francis. As the first Pope from the United States we offer our supplications as he seeks to bring salvation, unity, equality, and social justice for all humanity. Peter has returned. On the 8th Day of the month of Mariam. Eight is the number of new beginnings. The energy of the hour, the energy of the day has been released to the faithful and all mankind for New beginnings. May Pope Leo XIV heal humanity by the power of Christ and his Saints.

We offer our supplications for the Church at Rome, Christians, and people everywhere who love and admire the catholic faith the universal church. We pray for all those in religious vocations, priest, clerics, bishops, archbishops, cardinals, sisters and brothers, and Mothers in Zion, and all of Christendom whom the Bishop of Rome and spiritual leader to billions of Catholics as well as non - Catholics walk with our Savior. The chair of Peter in Rome has a new Pope. He who lives and reigns with us in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Official Statement: St. Francis Memorial

Southeast Texas Central South Archdiocese official statement from Metropolitan Archbishop, Cardinal Bobby Land in respect to the reposed soul of the holy father, Pope Francis.

As the faithful around the world, and the people of God everywhere mourn the transition of our beloved holy father, ''the people's Pope Francis'', we offer our prayers for the Church at Rome, Christians, and people everywhere who loved this servant of God, we offer our supplications. We pray for all those in religious vocations, priest, clerics, bishops, archbishops, cardinals, sisters and brothers, and Mothers in Zion, and all of Christendom who loved Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and spiritual leader to billions of Catholics as well as non - Catholics. The chair of Peter in Rome is vacant. May Jesus and his ''blessed Mother Mary'' console God's children. Without a doubt, the voice of Pope Francis and his global influence has deeply impacted domestic and global politics, diplomacy, and ethics in both private and public relations. A reformer, breaking down walls. His love for humanity and moral leadership has effected the world's conscience in many positive ways. He has represented Christians around the world, both protestant and catholic. A man of deep faith and compassion, he dedicated his life to helping the poor and calling for peace around the world. He promoted interfaith dialogue in advancing greater understanding and mutual respect. Pope Francis in his earthly life was a champion for human rights and social justice. A voice for the forgotten, an advocate for the marginalized, and a lover of all humanity. May his memory and legacy foster a renewed sense of peace, kindness, unity, and hope for all mankind. We pray for the reposed soul of our brother. May God give him eternal glory, tranquility, peace, and rest with all the saints.

''O Lord, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your faithful departed the remission of their sins. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.'' Amen