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Responding to the election of a new Pope on Thursday afternoon, trust leaders from all over the country shared opinions with Fox News Digital about the choice of Cardinal Robert Prevost, who is named Leo XIV.
Jenny Korn, director of the White House Faith Office, said: “The White House Faith Office, along with President Trump, are honored that the first American Pope was elected to represent 1.5 billion Catholics around the world.”
She added, “This is a great honor for our country, and we pray for God to give wisdom to Pope Leo to successfully lead the Catholic Church.”
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Other leaders of faith, pastors, authors, and those who run organizations focused on Christianity and Catholicism also shared their reaction with the Fox News Digital.
Here are the opinions of eight others.
Faith leaders are responding to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost (shown on the left) as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontif in history. (Claudia Greco/Reuters)
‘The Heart of Integrity’
“The Bible is clear that we should pray for all our leaders (1 Timothy 2: 1-2),” said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church of Auburn, Washington.
“We pray that the young Pope of Bari with a heart of integrity, wise decisions and a strong commitment to the scriptures.”
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“We pray for Pope Leo XIV while He leads people to Jesus all over the world and guides a lot to return to God with all their hearts,” he said. “We also pray that the Pope will humbly walk with God, relying daily in the Holy Ghost – and to have great vision, compassion and clarity.”
Bradley also told the Fox News Digital, “At this time of transition, we raise our eyes to Jesus, the great shepherd of our souls. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Jesus died for our sins and is resurrected from the grave. He is our living hope.” (See the video just below.)
“Let Pope, and all of us, be loyal to God,” Bradley continued.
“Let’s continue to pray with fire and frankly during this important time all over the world.”
‘Truth and Grace’
Patti Garibay, founder and executive director of American heritage girls, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, told Fox News Digital, “while the Catholic Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV, I join billions worldwide praying for his wisdom, courage and sustainable commitment to Christ.”
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She added, “His leadership reflects the truth and grace of God in a world deeply in need of both.”
‘Beacon to print’
Jeff King, President of International Christian Inchest (ICC), is one of the world’s leading experts for religious persecution. He told Fox News Digital, “I offer heartfelt congratulations on the choice of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pontiff.
“His experience and the global commitment of the Church equip him with courage while Christians face increased persecution-from North Korean gulags to the fields of Nigeria’s murder, where Christians face endless attacks by radical Islamists Fulani.”
“I am excited when I see the new Pope inspire a renewed commitment to Bible authority and position the church as a beacon for the oppressed.” (Reuters/guglielmo mangiaipane)
Said King, “I am excited for the young Pope to inspire a renewable commitment to biblical authority and position the church as a beacon for the oppressed. Despite theological differences, evangelicals and Catholics stand united in the proclamation of Jesus as ‘way, truth and life’ (John 14: 6).”
He added, “Together, we must pray for resurrection through Western Christian communities … I pray with full conviction that the leadership of the New Pope will guide the Catholic Church to shine as an excellent light in an increasingly darker world.”
‘Basin Moment’
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez from Sacramento, California, told Fox News Digital, “Pope’s choice Leo XIV – the first American Pope – marks a catchment moment in the history of the Catholic Church.
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He added, “God is moving to America and around the world, and I thank and praise him for his constant work among us.”
“My prayers are with the Catholic Church during this historical transition,” he also said.
“Let it experience a new movement of God, where the center and finished work of Christ define its mission, where biblical Orthodoxy bases its purpose, and where the preaching of the Gospel – filling the earth with the truth, love, justice and righteousness of Jesus Christ – determines its success.”
‘Perform hope’
Pastor Wendell Vinson, co -founder of Cityers in Bakersfield, California, said, “I am encouraged by the choice of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history. His heart for missions and his dedication to serve God, regardless of the field of service, is inspiring.”
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He also said, “throughout the nation and around the world, people are screaming for the hope and salvation that can only be found through faith in Jesus Christ.
‘Spiritual duration’
Nick Vujicic, founder and CEO of Nickv -based Nickv ministries, told Fox News Digital, “My hope and prayer is for God to use every leader of faith to bring us all to Mr. Jesus Christ in a personal walk with him – a personal walk that reflects a true disciple, where to show the fruit.”
He added, “I pray for a miracle that there would be a spiritual time all over the world to call all the people of God in repentance! We have many sin for which we must repent, and this is the only true hope for the problems of the world.”
American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first Pontif from the United States. (Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters)
‘Extremely encouraging’
Archbishop Joseph D’Souza of India shared with the Fox News Digital, “I am pleased that the Catholic Church has chosen Cardinal Robert Provost – born in the US, but serving most of his life in Peru and is a priest from the Augustinian command – to be the new Pope of the Catholic Church.”
It was “extremely encouraging,” he added, that “he referred to Pope Francis and suggested that his predecessor’s legacy is safe in his hands. Like the previous Cardinal from Argentina he chose the name of Pope Francis to model his papacy, it is worth noting that Provost Kardinal Derza’s name.
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“Pope Leo, 13, one of the longest -serving popes, was known for his commitment and work for justice. Christians around the world must know that we can address the issues of justice in the world without being woke up ‘, which generally keeps God outside the lives of people.”
D’Souza pointed out, “Although the media and Americans celebrate the first -born Pope from America, we must remember that Pope Francis wanted a global pope. And the voted cardinals surrendered (this) in their vote. Pope is also American and Peruvian, as he is a naturalized Peru Citizen. deeds in a stable line from the Latin world. “
“The prayer of all the people of God and our church will be with the new pope as he runs in a very difficult time a world that is facing all kinds of polarization and hatred cultures.” (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
He added, “This is not just what the Catholic Church needs, but what the world needs – a spiritual leader with the whole world as his parish. The prayer of all the people of our Lord and our Church will be with the new pope as he runs in a very difficult time a world facing all kinds of polarization and cultures.”
‘Promise and potential’
Dr. Alex McFarland, an expert on youth, religion and culture, as well as the author of 20 books, told Fox News Digital, “Pageantry, the long history and electoral process of Papal Conclave demonstrate the promise and potential of the New Pope’s influence in a fallen world.
“All Christianity,” he said, “must pray for the success of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. He takes many responsibilities, the most important of which is the teaching of all the sacred word of God, the Bible, in a world that wants to ignore or conserve its parts.”
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McFarland added, “whether Protestant or Catholic, every believer must remove the new pope in prayer, asking God to strengthen and humiliate it, give him courage and clarity of thought, and protect him from pressure to learn what some will love to hear, which is contrary to the truth. the believers of the world, all. “
Khloe Quill I Fox News Digital contributed to reporting.
