Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the second American-born bishop in the 2, 000-year story of the Catholic Church, was congratulated on Thursday by US president Donald Trump on becoming Pope Leo XIV. Trump described the event as a “great pride” for the United States in a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, adding,” What pleasure, and what a tremendous respect for our country, truly.
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After being chosen by the College of Cardinals, Prevost, 69, who is actually from Chicago, became known as Leo XIV. Trump told reporters outside the White House,” We were watching, and they said he’s from the United States of America, and I said,” That’s great. Trump also claimed that Vatican officials had already spoken to them about a possible appointment, though no time was given. Pope Leo’s checked social media account has recently shared articles critical of Trump’s guidelines despite Trump’s comfortable remarks. It published a concept in April criticizing mass deportations during his administration. JD Vance, Trump’s vice president, was criticized for his spiritual views in another February article.
