Dear Pope Leo the 14th,

As an ELCA Lutheran I managed the Fortress bookstore at LSTC starting in August of 1982.

I know that you had graduated from Catholic Theological Union earlier in that same year. And I can only assume that you purchased books at some point in the basement of LSTC. You might even still gave some textbooks you used back then.

Know that I was so blessed to have worked with all of the professors of CTU back for over 5 years.

I was so thrilled when I heard of your election as Pope and personally knowing if your connection to CTU.

I am praying for your continuing ministry to the global world as well as all of your colleagues in Rome. Your words on the balcony after your election are resonating all around the globe and you continue to preach the good news of Jesus to all.

Blessings always.

Gary Anderson
Garrison, Minnesota