“The election of our new Pope, Pope Leo XIV, is a historic moment and a powerful reminder that the Church is alive.
We are filled with hope and anticipation for how Pope Leo XIV will shape the life of the Church and impact the world — just as we’ve seen through the leadership of Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. The world’s attention during the conclave and the growing number of conversions today are clear signs of a renewed hunger for truth and meaning.
With Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father, may we be inspired with fresh zeal to live as missionary disciples and bring the hope of the Gospel to a world longing for light.”
—Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS
Now, go learn about our new Pope, here!
Additional Resources
Dive deeper into the role of the pope, the Church, and what it means to evangelize in today’s world with these videos and articles:
Curious about where the papacy comes from in Scripture?
Check out Peter: On This Rock – Meeting the Messiah Bible Study, where Curtis Martin and Josh Santo unpack Jesus’ words to Peter in Matthew 16 and how they reveal the foundation of the Church.
In Pope Francis and the Characteristics of an Evangelizing Community, Bishop Earl Fernandes shares how we can become communities that reflect Christ to the world. Watch it on SEEK Replay.
Read Pope Francis: What Happens Now? for a look at what unfolds in the early days of a papacy and how we’re called to respond as members of the Church.
Even though it’s over, learn about how the conclave worked to elect Pope Leo XIV.
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