… Trump Congratulates New Pope Leo XIV, Calls It a “Great Honor” For The United States
US President Donald Trump has extended his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has been elected as the new Pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. In a post on his Truth Social Network, Trump described the election as a “Great Honor” for the United States, highlighting that Prevost is the first American to hold the office.
“It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country,” Trump said, congratulating Cardinal Prevost on his new role.
The 69-year-old Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, addressed the cheering crowd at the Vatican balcony in Italian, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the United States.
Trump’s message comes as the world welcomes the new pope, who faces significant challenges in leading the global Catholic community.
US President Donald Trump has extended his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has been elected as the new Pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. In a post on his Truth Social Network, Trump described the election as a “Great Honor” for the United States, highlighting that Prevost is the first American to hold the office.
“It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country,” Trump said, congratulating Cardinal Prevost on his new role.
The 69-year-old Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, addressed the cheering crowd at the Vatican balcony in Italian, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the United States.
Trump’s message comes as the world welcomes the new pope, who faces significant challenges in leading the global Catholic community.