Boston Archbishop Richard Henning is celebrating the election of Pope Leo the 14th.
Henning says he joins Boston area Catholics in celebrating the election of an American to be the next pope.
Henning says Leo has addressed the world with a beautiful appeal seeking peace and for all to live together with compassion.
Springfield Bishop William Byrne says that he meet the Pontiff briefly years ago and found him to be the type of person who when he asked you "how are you?" he was really interested in the answer.
Bishop Edgar da Cunha of the Fall River Diocese congratulates former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming Pope Leo the 14th, the first pontiff from the United States.
In a statement the Diocese that includes Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties, offers its sincerest congratulations, prayers, and best wishes to the newly elected Pope.
Bishop da Cunha will celebrate a Mass for the Pope on a date that has yet to be determined.
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