Bishop O’Connell shares insights on newly elected Pope · A message for Mother’s Day

THE DAY AFTER POPE LEO XIV WAS ELECTED TO THE PAPACY, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., was interviewed for a May 9 segment on CNN’s The Situation Room.

During the interview with Wolf Blitzer, co-anchor of The Situation Room, Bishop O’Connell fielded questions and offered observations of the Holy Father and the direction he believes the Pope has for the future of the Church; the reason for the Holy Father’s choosing the name Leo and what it says about his priorities, and  political challenges the Holy Father is likely to encounter in his papacy, namely the immigration issue and his being the first pope from the United States to be elected.

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A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M.
Our Mothers are one of God’s greatest gifts to us. They love us unconditionally and without hesitation, asking precious little in return. We honor them with a special Sunday in May once a year, but every day that we enjoy the breath of life should be a day to honor our mothers who, with God’s grace, gave us life. Where would we be without them? It is hard to imagine!

Mother’s Day Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the unconditional love of the women who, with the grace of God, first brought us to life. Whether they are living or have gone home to be with the Lord, mothers still have a profound influence on their children – and a profound responsibility for them.

Read the full message HERE.