Trump hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as first American pontiff despite past friction
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () US President Donald Trump celebrated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's election as Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff. Trump hailed it as a "great honor" for the United States, noting Vatican officials have already inquired about a potential meeting.
In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its...
Donald Trump called it a “Great Honor” as Robert Prevost became the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old former Chicago bishop's election stunned the world and thrilled the..
'Peace be with you all,' says Pope Leo XIV in first public address since conclave election
Prevost is the first US citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and in the run-up..
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Pope Leo XIV, first US pope, addresses crowd at St Peter's Square
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his..
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President Donald Trump said the selection of Cardinal Robert F. Prevost to be pope is "a great honor" for the U.S., noting he will be the first American-born... FOXNews.com
President Donald Trump congratulated Robert Francis Prevost after his election as pope Thursday, making him the first American-born pontiff in the history of the... Upworthy
Thursday, 8 May 2025 ()
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