People from across Scotland have offered congratulations following the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope XIV.

Archbishop Cushley posted on X: “On behalf of the people and clergy of St Andrews & Edinburgh, I am delighted to salute the new Holy Father.

"We offer our heartfelt prayers and support for him personally and for his ministry as Chief Shepherd of the universal Church.

"May the good Lord bless him, and may he keep us all united with Christ and each other.”

The First Minister released a statement saying: "This is a momentous moment for Catholics in Scotland and around the world."

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar posted: "Let the message of His Holiness, the new Pope, of building bridges be a lesson to the world in these troubled times."

In Rome, John Patrick Mallon of Lanarkshire-based Sancta Familia Media was interviewed by Fox News.

Clutching a celebratory beer alongside cousin and colleague Brian Timmons, he said: "A toast to our new Pope Leo XIV from Scotland."

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said: "On behalf of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland may I offer my very best wishes to the Roman Catholic Church on the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV."

Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell Diocese said he was "delighted" that a new Pope had been elected in this video from Being Catholic TV.

The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland stated: "Pope Leo reminded the crowds that he is a son of St Augustine, the great saint and doctor of the Church, who brought light and understanding to a world that was falling apart in the 4th century.
"We pray that our new Holy Father will bring that same spirit of peace, light and understanding to all men and women in Scotland and throughout the world, that the Church will embrace those who are afraid and doubting.
God bless our Pope