The Haitian Prime Minister's Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on His Election
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy

The Haitian Prime Minister welcomed the election of the new Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. The Haitian Government expressed its most sincere and warm congratulations to the new Holy Father.
“A man of faith, service, and mission, his remarkable journey demonstrates an open mind, a sincere closeness to the most disadvantaged, and an unwavering commitment to the universality of the Church,” commented the Prime Minister.
“In this historic and spiritually significant moment, Haiti, a nation deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition, joins in prayer with the faithful worldwide,” he specified, while expressing the wish that this new pontificate be marked by peace, fraternity, and justice for all peoples.
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