12 May 2025
Election of Pope Leo XIV
St Mary’s University College welcomes the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV.
As an educator and servant leader, his commitment to social justice, dialogue and faith-based leadership reflects the positive values we seek to cultivate at St Mary’s.
We pray that Pope Leo XIV’s papacy will be guided by compassion, courage, solidarity and wisdom.
Professor Peter Finn KSG
Principal
The Bishop of Down and Connor, and Chairperson of the College’s Board of Governors has issued the following statement: 8 May 2025 Bishop Alan McGuckian welcomes Election of Pope Leo XIV | Diocese of Down and Connor

12 May 2025
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