The American University of Rome extends its warmest congratulations and sincere welcome to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election to the papacy.
As an American institution embedded in the heart of Rome, we feel privileged to witness this historic moment alongside the city’s residents and the global Catholic community.
Pope Leo XIV steps into a role of immense spiritual and moral leadership at a time of profound global challenges and hopes. We look forward to the values of dialogue, compassion, and justice that his papacy may bring to the world stage.
We offer our best wishes for wisdom and strength as he begins his pontificate, and we join our neighbors across Rome in marking this new chapter in the life of the Church and the city we call home.