# Expression of support for Pope Leo XIV and his call for compassion, dignity, justice and peace

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations) › [40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40)

- Record number: **R2026-0024903**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (6): [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42nd Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Submitted Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=685A3B0C-E738-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D)

## Timeline

- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [w40others - r24903.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7b8ed3f7-e98a-4b36-b0fd-bb2c8769ff18.pdf) (Legislation)

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