# Frank Leo

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Canadian Catholic cardinal (born 1971)

His Eminence Frank Leo TOSD Cardinal, Archbishop of Toronto Leo in 2023 Church Catholic Archdiocese Toronto Appointed February 11, 2023 Predecessor Thomas Christopher Collins Other post Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Salute a Primavalle Previous posts Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal & Titular Bishop of Tamada (2022–2023) Orders Ordination December 14, 1996 Consecration September 12, 2022 by Christian Lépine Created cardinal December 7, 2024 by Pope Francis Rank Cardinal-Priest Personal details Born Francis Leo (1971-06-30) June 30, 1971 (age 55) Montreal, Quebec, Canada Alma mater Institut de Formation Théologique de Montréal International Marian Research Institute Motto Quodcumque dixerit facite (Latin for 'Do whatever He says') Styles Reference style His Eminence Spoken style Your Eminence Religious style His Eminence Informal style Cardinal See Toronto

**Frank Leo** (born June 30, 1971) is a [Canadian Catholic](/source/Catholic_Church_in_Canada) prelate who serves as [Archbishop of Toronto](/source/Archdiocese_of_Toronto) since February 2023. He was [Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal](/source/Archdiocese_of_Montreal) from September 2022 until his appointment to Toronto. Since 2007, he has been a member of the [Priestly Fraternities of Saint Dominic](/source/Third_Order_of_Saint_Dominic).

He was made a cardinal on December 7, 2024, by [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis).

## Biography

Francis Leo was born in Montreal on June 30, 1971, to Italian immigrant parents, Francesco Leo and Rosa Valente. He earned a bachelor's degree at the Institut de Formation Théologique de Montréal (IFTM) and both a licentiate and a doctorate in theology at the [International Marian Research Institute](/source/The_Marian_Library%2FInternational_Marian_Research_Institute). He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Montreal in 1996.[1] He studied at the [Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy](/source/Pontifical_Ecclesiastical_Academy) in Rome from 2006 to 2008 and then joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He was posted to the [apostolic nunciature in Australia](/source/Apostolic_Nunciature_to_Australia) from 2008 to 2011 and then to the Holy See Study Mission in Hong Kong from 2011 to 2012.[2]

On November 18, 2007, he became a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic. He took his vows on May 11, 2008.[3]

In 2012, he returned to Montreal to take up appointments as director and dogmatics teacher at the Major Seminary, director of the IFTM's Department of Canon Law, and vice president of the archdiocesan vocations service. From 2013 to 2015, he was a member of the priests' council. He founded the Canadian Mariological Society and became its president. From 2015 to 2021 he was secretary general of the [Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops](/source/Canadian_Conference_of_Catholic_Bishops).[1]

In February 2022, he became vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Archdiocese of Montreal.[4]

On July 16, 2022, [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis) appointed him titular bishop of Tamada and auxiliary bishop of Montreal.[1] He received his episcopal consecration on September 12, 2022.[2]

On February 11, 2023, Pope Francis appointed Leo as Archbishop of Toronto.[5][6] He was installed there on 25 March in [St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica](/source/St._Michael's_Cathedral_Basilica_(Toronto)).[7]

On October 6, 2024, Pope Francis announced that he would make Leo a cardinal on December 8, 2024.[8][9] That date was later moved to December 7, 2024,[10] and he was then elevated as [cardinal priest](/source/Cardinal_priest) of [Santa Maria della Salute a Primavalle](/source/Santa_Maria_della_Salute_a_Primavalle).[11]

He participated as a [cardinal elector](/source/Cardinal_electors_in_the_2025_papal_conclave) in the [2025 papal conclave](/source/2025_papal_conclave) that elected [Pope Leo XIV](/source/Pope_Leo_XIV).[12]

Leo is the Grand Prior of the Canada-Toronto Lieutenancy of the [Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem](/source/Order_of_the_Holy_Sepulchre_(Catholic)).[13]

## See also

- [Catholic Church in Canada](/source/Catholic_Church_in_Canada)

- [Cardinals created by Pope Francis](/source/Cardinals_created_by_Pope_Francis)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-vatbio_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-vatbio_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-vatbio_1-2) ["Resignations and Assignments, 16.07.2022"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/07/16/220716b.html) (Press release). Holy See Press Office. July 16, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-surprising_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-surprising_2-1) de Souza, Raymond J. (February 13, 2023). ["Archbishop Francis Leo's Surprising Road to Toronto"](https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/archbishop-francis-leo-s-surprising-road-to-toronto). *National Catholic Register*. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Bishop Frank Leo Formally Installed as New Archbishop of Toronto"](https://www.op.org/bishop-frank-leo-formally-installed-as-new-archbishop-of-toronto-2/). *Ordo Preedicatorum*. April 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-vicar_4-0)** ["Msgr Frank Leo Appointed Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia"](https://diocesemontreal.org/en/news-and-info/latest-news/msgr-frank-leo-appointed-vicar-general-and-moderator-curia). *Archdiocese of Montreal*. February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-vatican230211_5-0)** ["Resignations and Appointments, 11.02.2023"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/02/11/230211a.html) (Press release). Holy See Press Office. February 11, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-vaticannews202302a_6-0)** ["Pope names Bishop Frank Leo to head Toronto Archdiocese"](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-02/pope-names-bishop-frank-leo-to-head-toronto-archdiocese.html). *Vatican News*. Dicasterium pro Communicatione. February 11, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Toronto's new Catholic archbishop officially installed"](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-s-new-catholic-archbishop-officially-installed/article_29b3de1a-ccb9-5024-af90-cdb9b3986084.html). *Toronto Star*. March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Pope Francis announces Consistory for creation of 21 new Cardinals - Vatican News"](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-10/pope-francis-announces-consistory-for-creation-of-new-cardinals.html). *www.vaticannews.va*. October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Jones, Allison (October 6, 2024). ["Pope names 21 new cardinals, including archbishop of Toronto"](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pope-names-new-cardinals-toronto-archbishop-1.7344327). CBC News. The Canadian Press. Retrieved October 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Brockhaus, Hannah (October 12, 2024). ["Vatican Shares Pope Francis' Schedule for December Consistory to Create Cardinals"](https://www.ncregister.com/cna/vatican-shares-pope-francis-schedule-for-december-consistory-to-create-cardinals?amp). *National Catholic Register*. Retrieved October 12, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Concistoro Ordinario Pubblico: Assegnazione dei Titoli e delle Diaconie ai nuovi Cardinali, 07.12.2024"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2024/12/07/0975/01948.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Cardinal Electors"](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/scardc3.html). Catholic-Hierarchy.org. May 6, 2025. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250506193115/https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/scardc3.html) from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["The Lieutenancies of the World Lieutenants and Grand Priors"](https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/institutions_connected/oessh/luogotenenze_en.html). Retrieved May 27, 2025.

## External links

- [Archbishop Frank Leo, Catholic Hierarchy](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bleofm.html)

- [Archbishop Francis Leo, Archdiocese of Toronto](https://www.archtoronto.org/en/offices-and-ministries/administrative-offices-1/archbishop/home/)

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