00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended his warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States,
00:08who was recently elected as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church and assumed the papal name Pope Leo XIV.
00:16The chief executive conveyed his greetings on behalf of millions of Filipino Catholics.
00:22President Marcos Jr. said he is praying that the new pope will continue to guide the church closer to the poor and marginalized.
00:28He also expressed confidence that Filipinos across the nation will join him in praying for the Holy Father's strength, good health, wisdom, and compassion
00:38as 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.
