“On behalf of our Catholic Diocese of Memphis, we share with everyone the great joy of the Catholic Church at the election of Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. We are filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Spirit for guiding the College of Cardinals in selecting Pope Leo XIV to lead the Church.

As the successor of Saint Peter, our new Pope now carries the sacred responsibility of shepherding the Catholic Church and guiding us in working together to build up the Kingdom of God and living the anointed life in Word and Sacrament.

Let’s join in prayer of thanksgiving for our new Holy Father. Pope Leo XIV brings tremendous gifts to the Chair of Saint Peter, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ across our Diocese and throughout the world.”