Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American

New pope elected by the conclave
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/DYLAN MARTINEZ
Source: REUTERS

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it "is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope."

U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, is originally from Chicago.

"What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!"

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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