UPDATE: Monday, May 19, 2025
Representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Matthew S. Holland of the Seventy attended the Mass of Inauguration for His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Church was one of the global religions that were present for this event, ing government and interfaith leaders at the Vatican.
Elder Holland ed other global faith representatives for a private audience with Pope Leo on Monday. In association with these and other events, Elder Holland presented a congratulatory letter from the First Presidency. The text of that letter can be found below.
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His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Apostolic Palace
00120 Vatican City
Your Holiness:
On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we send our warmest regards upon your election as the Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. This vital responsibility requires great wisdom, humility, strength, and comion. Your lifetime of faith and irable character leave you well prepared to answer this call to serve God’s children.
We deeply appreciate our longstanding relationship with the Catholic Church and the many ways we have worked together to relieve suffering around the globe. We look forward to continuing our work towards a world where peace, human life and dignity, and religious freedom are cherished and protected. We share your commitment to follow the example of Jesus Christ and welcome further opportunities to collaborate in caring for those in need.
May the Lord guide and sustain you as you embark on this weighty new ministry that is so vital and needed in the world today.
Sincerely,
Russell M. Nelson
Dallin H. Oaks
Henry B. Eyring
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May 8, 2025
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement on Thursday, May 8, 2025:
“On behalf of the leaders and of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we extend heartfelt prayers and greetings to Pope Leo XIV. This significant moment in time for the Catholic Church is a reminder of the enduring importance of faith to people everywhere.
“As fellow followers of Jesus Christ, we look forward to continued opportunities to work together to bless the lives of God’s children everywhere. May we strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ to care for the poor and needy, become peacemakers and create a world where faith and goodness can flourish.”
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