Election of Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

The news of the election of a new pope is an historic moment for all Christians. On behalf of the Ecclesiastical Law Society, I send greetings and the assurance of our prayers to Pope Leo XIV. As a noted canon lawyer and missionary, Pope Leo exemplifies the importance of ecclesiastical law as a servant of the mission of the Church. This news comes at a time as we look forward to the May edition of the Ecclesiastical Law Journal, which will focus on juridical ecumenism between the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. In June our historic conference “Nicaea Received” will bring together world-class theologians and canon lawyers from across the churches east and west to consider the continuing importance of canons and councils for all Christians today.

Lee Coley, Chair of the Ecclesiastical Law Society