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Statement from National President Shari Guinta on the election of the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV!

May 8, 2025 | In the News, Media, News Releases

Statement from National President Shari Guinta 

Catholics of the world rejoice as we hear of the election of the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV! 

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada offers congratulations, welcome and, most importantly, our prayers for the Holy Father as he steps into the Chair of Saint Peter. League members look to the Holy Father for leadership and direction within the church on issues that we deal with in our parishes, our communities and globally. 

The leader of the world’s Catholics has an onerous position as he takes the position to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ. 

May Pope Leo XIV be blessed with wisdom, strong, unfailing faith and good health as he becomes the 267th pontiff.  

May God bless him richly. 

Shari Guinta 

National President 

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