PM Terrance Drew congratulates Pope Leo XIV on election as Head of the Catholic Church
PM Terrance Drew congratulates Pope Leo XIV on election as Head of the Catholic Church

Last Updated on May 10, 2025, 5:41 AM AST by Anthony Morris

The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. The new pope was elected after the death of the previous pope, His Holiness Pope Francis.  

The Prime Minister of the country has shared that the election of the new pope is very meaningful. The people of St Kitts and Nevis have been drawing inspiration and faith from the papacy.  

The newly elected leader of the papacy holds a deep meaning for millions of people around the world. The people of St Kitts and Nevis will be looking towards the papacy for guidance.  

The Roman Catholic Church has been a source of compassion, and moral leadership for the people of the Twin-Island Federation. Prime Minister Terrance Drew highlighted that he is hoping the new papacy will be marked by peace, strength, and purpose. 

The Prime Minister highlighted that he hopes the leadership of the new pope can inspire unity. The members of the community remind us all of the power of faith, service, and love for humanity. 

The members of the community from St Kitts and Nevis have also extended their best wishes to the new pope. The officials have shared that they hope that the 69 years old leader of the Catholic Church.  

The 69-Year-Old Pope is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. After the death of the previous leader of the church, Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday.  

The White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday at 6:07pm  to signal the election of the new leaders. The new Pope of the Catholic Church has already addressed the crowd gathered in the St. Peter’s Square or streets of the Vatican.  

The leaders and politicians around the world have welcomed Pope Leo XIV into his new role. The world hopes that the tenure of the new pope will take the world to a new direction. 

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