The resolution from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio honors Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, making him the first pope from the United States. The resolution highlights his life, including his upbringing in Chicago, education in mathematics and philosophy at Villanova University, and his extensive service within the Catholic Church, including roles as a missionary in Peru, Bishop of Chiclayo, and later as a cardinal. It emphasizes his commitment to the values of work dignity and family, as reflected in his choice of papal name, which connects to the encyclical Rerum Novarum.

The Ohio House of Representatives expresses its sincere congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election and looks forward to his leadership characterized by wisdom, compassion, and devotion. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Clerk of the House to send an authenticated copy of the resolution to Pope Leo XIV as a formal expression of respect and best wishes from the state of Ohio.