Catholic Bishops of England and Wales welcome Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo blesses the crowds after his election

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have welcomed the announcement of the new Pope, Leo XIV.

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected by his fellow cardinals yesterday, Thursday 8 May, and told the crowds gathered in St Peter's Square that "evil will not prevail".

Pope Leo XIV also said: "Peace be with you. A disarmed, disarming, humble peace. God loves us all, unconditionally."

To read the statements from the Bishops of England and Wales welcoming Pope Leo XIV, please visit this page on the Bishops' Conference's website: www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-statements-on-election-of-new-pope/

Links to the Bishops' local diocesan sites can be found here: www.cbcew.org.uk/diocese/