Congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the 267th pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and the first American pontiff.

This is a simple, symbolic House resolution that offers congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first American to hold that role . It does not change any laws or create new programs. Its purpose is to recognize an important moment for many Americans and Catholics around the world .

Because it’s ceremonial, the day-to-day impact is limited to public recognition and goodwill rather than direct policy changes .

• Who is affected: The general public and the Catholic community, through official recognition from the House .
• What changes: No legal or program changes; it’s a formal congratulations .
• When: Applies upon adoption of the resolution, marking the occasion of the Pope’s election .