The Ohio House of Representatives has adopted House Resolution Number 139 to honor Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, making him the first pope from the United States. Born in Chicago on September 14, 1955, Pope Leo XIV has a rich educational background, having studied at the Minor Seminary of the Augustinian Fathers and Villanova University, where he earned a degree in mathematics and philosophy. His extensive career includes serving as a missionary in Peru, being appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, and later becoming a cardinal and prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome.

The resolution highlights Pope Leo XIV's commitment to the dignity of work and the importance of family, as reflected in his choice of papal name, which connects to the encyclical Rerum Novarum. The Ohio House expresses its sincere best wishes for his future leadership, recognizing his potential to guide the global faith community with wisdom, compassion, and devotion. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Pope Leo XIV as a formal expression of respect from the Ohio House of Representatives.