Cheers to Pope Leo XIV! EU Expresses Support and Hope for Collaboration
EU Officials Congratulate Pope Leo XIV on His Election: Von der Leyen and Costa Extend Their Well-Wishes - European Union leaders Von der Leyen and Costa extend their warm congratulations to Pope Leo XIV following his election.
The EU, led by Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, has extended its congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his recent election, expressing readiness to join forces with the Holy See to address global challenges and foster a spirit of unity and empathy. They believe Pope Leo XIV's voice will be a powerful advocate for a more equitable and compassionate world.
- EU
- Pope Leo XIV
- António Costa
- Ursula von der Leyen
- Roman Catholic Church
Who is Pope Leo XIV?
A trailblazer among Popes, Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, marks history as the first American-born Pope of the Catholic Church. He succeeded Pope Francis after his election during the 2025 papal conclave. Cardinal Prevost, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, demonstrated a centrist stance yet held progressive views on social issues, often championing the causes of marginalized groups like migrants and the less fortunate.
Expectations for EU-Holy See Collaboration
Although precise plans for cooperation between the EU and the Holy See with Pope Leo XIV at the helm remain to be detailed, the EU and the Holy See maintain a long-standing tradition of diplomatic collaboration. Past collaborations have revolved around human rights, development, and migration. Given Pope Leo XIV's forward-thinking social views, it seems likely that future partnerships may continue to prioritize these areas, subject to the policies and priorities set forth by the new pope.
Historically, the EU and the Holy See have partnered in international forums like the United Nations, upholding shared values and aims. The Holy See has frequently stood as a strong proponent of human rights, peace, and environmental protection, closely aligned with some of the EU's foreign policy objectives. With Pope Leo XIV's leadership established, more specific plans for collaboration may come to light.
- The European Union, led by Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his recent election and is ready to collaborate with the Holy See on global challenges.
- Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost and the first American-born Pope, champions the causes of marginalized groups like migrants and the less fortunate.
- The EU and the Holy See, with Pope Leo XIV at the helm, share a long-standing tradition of diplomatic collaboration, particularly in areas of human rights, development, and migration.
- With Pope Leo XIV's forward-thinking social views, future partnerships between the EU and the Holy See may continue to prioritize these areas, subject to the new pope's policies and priorities.
