Resolution No. 1018 is a concurrent resolution from the Oklahoma Legislature that honors His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, elected on May 8, 2025. The resolution recognizes his distinguished service, global leadership, and moral courage, highlighting his personal connection to Oklahoma through his previous role on the Board of Directors at Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa. It emphasizes Pope Leo XIV's lifelong commitment to faith, service, and moral conviction, as well as his contributions to the spiritual and academic life of the school, which have left a lasting legacy.

The resolution expresses pride in Pope Leo XIV's election as a significant milestone for the Catholic Church and a testament to American values and religious freedom. It commends his dedication to the dignity of human life, strong families, and service to the marginalized, which resonate across various faith traditions. The Oklahoma Legislature calls for the resolution to be delivered to the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Washington, D.C., and to Cascia Hall, reinforcing the connection between global events and local communities.