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Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Maria Cantwell
Democrat·Washington

Cantwell Statement on Election of Pope Leo XIV

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05.08.25 Cantwell Statement on Election of Pope Leo XIV WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released this statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV. “I join the millions of Americans around the country in celebrating the selection of a new pope. Pope Francis had a message to the world: all of us must help lift the most vulnerable up. Pope Leo XIV -- the first American pope -- has my prayers for strength as he leads the Catholic Church.” ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article

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    WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released this statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV. “I join the millions of Americans around the country in celebrating the selection of a new pope. Pope Francis had a message to the world: all of us must help lift the most vulnerable up. Pope Leo XIV -- the first American pope -- has my prayers for strength as he leads the Catholic Church.” ###

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