'Let us unite in prayer' Diocese of Charleston releases statement after election of new pope

'Thanks be to God': Diocese of Lafayette issues statement on new pope

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- With the introduction of the newest Pope, Leo XIV, the Bishop of Lafayette, J. Douglas Deshotel, has issued the following statement: Thanks be to God. The Cardinals have elected the 267th successor of St. Peter to whom Jesus Christ said, 'You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my Church.' Cardinal Prevost, 69 years old, head of the Dicastery for Bishops, was elected and took the name Leo XIV. He is the first Pope i…

Bishop Douglas Deshotel issues statement on election of new pope

LAFAYETTE, La. — Bishop Douglas Deshotel has released a statement concerning the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. "Thanks be to God. The Cardinals have elected the 267th successor of St. Peter to whom Jesus Christ…

'Let us unite in prayer' Diocese of Charleston releases statement after election of new pope

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Diocese of Charleston is celebrating the election of a new pope. Charleston Bishop Rev. Jacques Fabre-Jeune issued a statement Thursday afternoon saying, “I rejoice with all faithful worldwide at the election of our new Pope Leo XIV. In this moment of grace, we give thanks to the Holy Spirit for guiding the Catholic Church and entrusting her to a shepherd who will lead with faith, wisdom and love.” "Let us unite in …