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On May 8, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV has been chosen as our new Holy Father. The Most Reverend Shawn McKnight has released the following statement:

With great thanksgiving, we welcome our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV! Let the Church find hope in this moment and let us pray together as one people of God, entrusting our new Holy Father to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I pledge my loyalty and love to Pope Leo XIV as he takes up the mantle of Saint Peter during this challenging time. 

May God bless him as he serves the Church and our entire world.

Archbishop Shawn McKnight

More about this time of transition:

• Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
• Archbishop McKnight discusses conclave with NBC News
• Conclave had most cardinals, widest geographical mix
• Pope Francis in Memoriam