Archbishop Burke on the Election of Pope Benedict XVI

God has abundantly blessed the Church with the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, to the office of Successor to Saint Peter, Bishop of Rome and of the Universal Church. Our new Holy Father has chosen the name of Benedict, which means “Blessed.” Truly, through his selfless response to the call to serve as the Vicar of Christ on earth, he will be most blessed and the whole Church is truly blessed.
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May the respect and obedience which we show to our new shepherd be his great joy.
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In the name of all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis and in my own name, I pledge to our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, our loyal affection and faithful obedience. (My emphasis)

Full statement here.