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.
May the good Lord bless Pope Leo XIV, and may he keep us all united with Christ and each other. pic.twitter.com/zzVRVPOezh
— Archbishop Leo Cushley (@leocushley) May 8, 2025
"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.”
First Minister John Swinney has congratulated Cardinal Robert Prevost on becoming the next Pope. pic.twitter.com/EvZfx9b3bv
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) May 8, 2025
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 St 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."
"We assure the Catholic Church in Scotland of our continued prayers at this significant moment in the life of the Church." pic.twitter.com/4UBeuHWPea
— Church of Scotland (@churchscotland) May 8, 2025
Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell Diocese said he was "delighted" that a new Pope had been elected in this video from Being Catholic TV.