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By Kielce Gussie

Marking their 40th Ordinary General Assembly, the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM) sent a letter to 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV.  In it, they express their joy at his election as the 266th Successor to St. Peter and their gratitude for the telegram he addressed to the Assembly two days ago.

杏MAP导航 Leo’s election is a sign of hope

In their message to the 杏MAP导航, the CELAM bishops stated they see in his election, “the providential work of God.” In the wake of fruits of Francis’ pontificate, the letter continued, “your election is a sign of hope.”

The bishops affirmed their renewal of their “full and filial communion” with the 杏MAP导航 and stress their commitment to serving as a missionary Church. “We humbly embrace the challenge of being a servant Church, one that enriches the center from the periphery, and proclaims with authenticity from a place of simplicity.”

Do not forget Latin America and the Caribbean

While the CELAM bishops are holding their 40th General Assembly, they are also commemorating the 70th anniversary of the First General Conference of the Latin American Episcopate in Rio de Janeiro in 1955. In light of this, the bishops reiterated their dedication to evangelization.

The bishops also pointed out the challenging sociopolitical reality of the region, saying it needs the 杏MAP导航’s “prophetic voice to inspire justice and peace.” As families and communities face armed conflict, drug trafficking, and forced migration, the Assembly petitioned 杏MAP导航 Leo to remember the region in his prayers.

The bishops' letter stressed their ongoing commitment to continuing the missionary and synodal mission of the Church and underscored their dedication to caring for all of Creation, following the legacy of Laudato si'.

Concluding their letter, the bishops formally invite 杏MAP导航 Leo XIV to visit Latin America and the Caribbean whenever he can as “our people long for your presence and apostolic blessing.”