Ricketts comments on election of first American pope

Ricketts comments on election of first American pope
Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska — Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
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U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska issued a statement following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Ricketts expressed his awe at witnessing this historic event, marking the first time an American has been elected to the papacy.

Ricketts stated, “I am amazed by this historic moment to witness the first ever American Pope. I pray for the Holy Father Leo XIV and look forward to a long-lasting pontificate.”



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