His Beatitude Sviatoslav congratulated Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
"Today, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 70th birthday. We extend our congratulations to the Pope on behalf of the Synod of Bishops, the clergy, monastics, and the faithful of our Church," reads the congratulatory message.
"We express our gratitude for his paternal support of the Ukrainian people as they endure the hardships of war. His tireless calls for peace and his commitment to truthful diplomacy represent an important first step toward achieving a 'disarmed and disarming peace.'
We must remember that it was 'the beloved Ukrainian people' who were at the center of the Holy Father's first appeal as Bishop of Rome, made after the Regina Coeli prayer on May 11, 2025.
A profound expression of his love was highlighted during this year's Jubilee of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the Vatican. Our faithful from around the world experienced the genuine closeness of Pope Leo. His words — 'Trust that God is with us and gives us His grace; He will have the last word, and life will conquer death' — served as a powerful encouragement in our fight against evil.
In congratulating His Holiness on his jubilee, we assure him of our prayerful support and filial devotion on behalf of the entire Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church."
Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.