The House Resolution congratulates His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the 267th pontiff of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, marking him as the first American-born pope. The resolution highlights the significance of his election, which took place on May 8, 2025, and acknowledges Pope Leo XIV's background, including his upbringing in a Catholic family in Chicago, his education at Villanova University, and his extensive service as a missionary and church leader in Peru. It emphasizes his commitment to humility, unity, and service, as well as his role in shaping episcopal leadership as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.

The resolution further commends Pope Leo XIV for his dedication to the teachings of the Church, his ability to connect with the global Catholic community through his multilingual skills, and his alignment with the tradition of socially engaged papacy. It concludes by recognizing the historic significance of his election for American Catholics and extends prayers for his leadership as he guides the world's 1.4 billion Catholics with wisdom and grace.