RECOGNIZES-POPE LEO XIV

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HR0916
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives wish to recognize the historic papacy of His
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Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American elected Supreme
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Pontiff in the two millennia history of the Catholic Church;
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and

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WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis
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Prevost, was born in Chicago, a city whose rich diversity,
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immigrant traditions, and enduring spirit helped shape a life
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devoted to faith, humility, scholarship, and service; and

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WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV graduated from Villanova University
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with a degree in mathematics before pursuing theological
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studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago,
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reflecting a lifelong commitment to intellectual rigor and
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spiritual formation; and

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WHEREAS, At the age of 27, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Rome,
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Italy to study Canon Law at the Pontifical University of Saint
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Thomas Aquinas, and he was ordained to the priesthood in 1982;
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and

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WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV devoted decades of his ministry to
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missionary and pastoral work in Peru, where he served

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communities with compassion, humility, and a steadfast
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commitment to human dignity and social justice; and

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WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV later served as Bishop of Chiclayo,
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Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, and Cardinal of the
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Catholic Church before his election to the papacy, earning the
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respect of clergy and the faithful throughout the world; and

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WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV's election represents not only a
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historic moment for Catholics in the United States but also a
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reminder that moral leadership rooted in humility, compassion,
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and peace can emerge from every corner of the world; and

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WHEREAS, In his first public remarks in office, Pope Leo
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XIV greeted the world with the words, "Peace be with you",
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offering a message of reconciliation, hope, and shared
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humanity at a time of division and uncertainty across the
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globe; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we recognize His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his extraordinary
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spiritual leadership, his lifelong commitment to service, and
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the inspiration his historic papacy brings to the people of
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Illinois, the United States, and the world; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Pope Leo XIV as an expression of our admiration,
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respect, and goodwill.

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