The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. (LAOH), the largest Irish Catholic women’s organization in the United States, stands firmly in communion with our Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and Religious in support of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. (LAOH), the largest Irish Catholic women’s organization in the United States, stands firmly in communion with our Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and Religious in support of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.
Recent public discourse directed toward the papacy has caused deep concern and pain among the Catholic faithful. Expressions that display misunderstanding or mockery of the Holy Father and his sacred office strike at the heart of the Church and diminish the respect due to the Successor of Saint Peter. Such rhetoric is not merely an affront to one man, but to Catholics worldwide who look to the Holy Father as a shepherd, teacher, and spiritual father.
As noted by the National Catholic Reporter, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, offered a clear and thoughtful response to these developments, stating:
“In response to recent events, I reaffirm that Pope Leo serves a higher authority and desires to proclaim the Gospel faithfully and advance the Church’s peaceful mission in a world deeply in need of healing. The pope will continue to speak clearly against war and other offenses against human dignity.”
These words remind us that the Holy Father’s mission is not shaped by worldly power, but by obedience to Christ and fidelity to the Gospel. Pope Leo XIV continues to call the world to peace, respect for human dignity, and reconciliation—values deeply rooted in Catholic teaching and desperately needed today.
In this spirit, the LAOH calls upon every member of our organization and all Catholics of good will to unite in prayer, offering the Rosary to our Blessed Mother for the health, protection, and wisdom of our Holy Father. May Our Lady intercede for Pope Leo XIV and for the Church he shepherds during these challenging times.
United in faith, prayer, and devotion to the Church, we entrust Pope Leo XIV to the loving care of God, confident that the Holy Spirit continues to guide him as he leads the faithful with courage and compassion.
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