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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed

Robert Prevost, aged 69, was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, at the Vatican, choosing the name Leo XIV.
Prevost, a missionary born in Chicago who spent much of his career serving in Peru and has visited Canada, made history as the inaugural pope hailing from the United States.
The new pontiff emphasized peace, dialogue, and missionary evangelization in his first words, drawing attention from Canadian bishops and politicians alike.
William McGrattan, who leads the Canadian bishops, characterized Prevost as a thoughtful and unifying figure, noting that his selection seems timely given current social challenges. He expressed hope that Prevost’s truthful message will foster meaningful dialogue both within Canada and across the United States.
Canadian leaders hailed the event, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling it historic and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre expressing hope the pontificate will be meaningful for Canadian Catholics amid ongoing global social challenges.

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