Resolution 2025-33672 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33672
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH JOINING THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL IN OUR
COMMUNITY AND AROUND THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE
HISTORIC ELECTION OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV AS THE 267TH
POPE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE FIRST PONTIFF
FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SHEPHERD THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC
FLOCK; AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AT THE PASSING
OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS, HONORING HIS ENDURING
LEGACY AS A BEACON OF HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND MORAL
COURAGE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS
RESOLUTION TO PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE
SALES, SAINT PATRICK, AND SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHES
IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, AS WELL AS TO HIS EXCELLENCY
ARCHBISHOP THOMAS WENSKI.
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church entered a new chapter in its
sacred history with the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, born Cardinal Robert
Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Pope Leo XIV becomes the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic
Church, the first pontiff born in the United States and the first to hold dual citizenship with
Peru, symbolizing the Church's continued expansion as a truly global spiritual home; and
WHEREAS, his lifelong commitment to missionary work, particularly his years of
ministry in Peru and later service as Bishop of Chiclayo, reflect a deep devotion to faith,
humility, and service to the poor and vulnerable; and
WHEREAS, prior to his election, Pope Leo XIV served as Prefect of the Dicastery
for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, where he was
recognized as a compassionate leader and a voice for unity,justice, and spiritual renewal;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach joyfully celebrates the election of Pope Leo
XIV and extends its heartfelt prayers for his papacy to be one of peace, healing, and light
in a complex world; and
WHEREAS, as the Church looks to the future with renewed hope, we also pause
with deep reverence to mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario
Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis made history in 2013 as the first pope from the
Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff, and the first in modern times to succeed a pope who had
resigned, inspiring the world with his humility and moral clarity; and
WHEREAS, he lived simply and led boldly—riding public transportation, residing
in humble quarters, and famously declaring, "My people are poor, and I am one of them";
and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis dedicated his papacy to lifting the voices of the
marginalized, standing with refugees, the poor, and indigenous communities, and urging
the world to dismantle injustice and exclusion; and
WHEREAS, he welcomed LGBTQ individuals with compassion, advocated for civil
protections for same-sex couples, and championed a Church rooted in mercy and
inclusivity, proclaiming, "Who am Ito judge?"; and
WHEREAS, he issued the landmark encyclical Laudato Si — On Care for Our
Common Home, becoming a global moral leader in the fight against climate change and
environmental degradation; and
WHEREAS, Pope Francis was a prophetic voice for women's leadership, an
unflinching critic of human trafficking and modern slavery, and a courageous advocate
for dignity, peace, and global solidarity; and
WHEREAS, his life and teachings will remain an enduring light to people of all
faiths, calling the world to greater compassion, justice, and unity
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby join the Catholic faithful in our community and around the world in
celebrating the historic election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pope of the
Roman Catholic Church, the first pontiff from the United States to shepherd the global
Catholic flock; and express profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis,
honoring his extraordinary legacy as a servant of the poor and prophet of peace; and
direct the City Clerk to transmit this Resolution to the parish administrators of Saint
Francis de Sales, Saint Patrick, and Saint Joseph Catholic Churches in the City of Miami
Beach, as well as to His Excellency Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this .2/ day of Ma, , 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: May 21, 2025
TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH JOINING THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL IN OUR COMMUNITY AND
AROUND THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC ELECTION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV AS THE 267TH POPE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, THE FIRST PONTIFF FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SHEPHERD
THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC FLOCK; AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AT
THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS, HONORING HIS ENDURING
LEGACY AS A BEACON OF HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND MORAL COURAGE;
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION TO
PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES, SAINT PATRICK,
AND SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,AS
WELL AS TO HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP THOMAS WENSKI.
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez, and co-sponsor, Commissioner Joseph Magazine.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachflmovlcity-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
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includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
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Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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Condensed Title
Celebrating Election of Pope Leo XIV and Mourning the Passing of Pope Francis.
(Fernandez/Magazine) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only'
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachtl gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Archbishop Thomas Wenski
Archdiocese of Miami
9401 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Your Excellency Archbishop Thomas Wenski,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33672:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH JOINING THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL IN OUR COMMUNITY AND
AROUND THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC ELECTION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV AS THE 267TH POPE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, THE FIRST PONTIFF FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SHEPHERD
THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC FLOCK; AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW
AT THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS, HONORING HIS
ENDURING LEGACY AS A BEACON OF HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND
MORAL COURAGE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS
RESOLUTION TO PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES,
SAINT PATRICK, AND SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AS WELL AS TO HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP
THOMAS WENSKI. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and Co-
sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granada
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Father Juan Alberto Aviles
Saint Francis de Sales
621 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Father Juan Alberto Aviles,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33672:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH JOINING THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL IN OUR COMMUNITY AND
AROUND THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC ELECTION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV AS THE 267TH POPE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, THE FIRST PONTIFF FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SHEPHERD
THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC FLOCK; AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW
AT THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS, HONORING HIS
ENDURING LEGACY AS A BEACON OF HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND
MORAL COURAGE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS
RESOLUTION TO PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES,
SAINT PATRICK, AND SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AS WELL AS TO HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP
THOMAS WENSKI. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and Co-
sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,vww.miamibeachfF.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Father Roberto M. Cid
St. Patrick Catholic Parish
3716 Garden Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Father Roberto M. Cid,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33672:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH JOINING THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL IN OUR COMMUNITY AND
AROUND THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC ELECTION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV AS THE 267TH POPE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, THE FIRST PONTIFF FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SHEPHERD
THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC FLOCK; AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW
AT THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS, HONORING HIS
ENDURING LEGACY AS A BEACON OF HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND
MORAL COURAGE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS
RESOLUTION TO PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES,
SAINT PATRICK, AND SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AS WELL AS TO HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP
THOMAS WENSKI. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and Co-
sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
MIAMI BEACH
CIty of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachflgov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Reverend Father Juan J. Sosa
St. Joseph Catholic Parish
8670 Byron Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Reverend Father Juan J. Sosa,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33672:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH JOINING THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL IN OUR COMMUNITY AND
AROUND THE WORLD IN CELEBRATING THE HISTORIC ELECTION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV AS THE 267TH POPE OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, THE FIRST PONTIFF FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SHEPHERD
THE GLOBAL CATHOLIC FLOCK; AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW
AT THE PASSING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS, HONORING HIS
ENDURING LEGACY AS A BEACON OF HUMILITY, COMPASSION, AND
MORAL COURAGE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS
RESOLUTION TO PARISH ADMINISTRATORS OF SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES,
SAINT PATRICK, AND SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCHES IN THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AS WELL AS TO HIS EXCELLENCY ARCHBISHOP
THOMAS WENSKI. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and Co-
sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine