00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. has extended his warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis, a provost of the United States,
00:09who was recently elected as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church and has assumed the papal name, Pope Leo XIV.
00:16The chief executive conveyed his greetings on behalf of millions of Filipino Catholics.
00:21President Marcus Jr. said he is praying that the new Pope will continue to guide the Church closer to the poor and marginalized.
00:30He also expressed confidence that Filipinos across the nation will join him in praying for the Holy Father's strength, good health, wisdom, and compassion
00:40as he leads the global Catholic community and further hopes that the new Pope will serve as a beacon of inspiration in people's daily lives.
