Robert Prevost, an American, is chosen as the 267th pope. The 69-year-old Chicago native, who is regarded as a diplomat in the church, is the first American pope. The occasion represents a significant shift for the Church.
Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, despite the pope's previous criticism of him and his immigration policies.
President Trump welcomed the new American-born pope and expressed his excitement to meet him, as per a report by The Independent.
On X, Prevost, who has adopted the alias Pope Leo XIV, shared a number of extremely critical posts regarding Trump and his immigration policies.
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He retweeted a harsh post that said, "A policy that separates children from their parents and keeps them in cages is not at all Christian, American, or morally acceptable. We are all ashamed that this is being done in our name.”
In his most recent post, the cardinal, who was born in Chicago, questioned whether Donald Trump and his administration "see the suffering" brought about by their policies. Is your consciousness unaffected? The post that was retweeted said, "How can you stay quiet?"
In the past, he has retweeted posts supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Trump's racist 'bad hombres' line.
"There is a Christian concept that you love your family, then you love your neighbour, then you love your community, then you love your fellow citizens, and then you prioritise the rest of the world," Vance stated in the interview. That has been entirely reversed by many on the far left.
Many Christians were offended by his remarks, including the newly appointed Catholic Pope, who posted an opinion piece saying Vance was "wrong".
"We congratulate Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his recent appointment as Pope. The fact that he is the first American Pope is such an honour. What a great honour for our nation, and what a thrill. I'm excited to meet Pope Leo XIV. It will be a moment of great significance! Trump posted on Truth Social.
Despite the Pope's earlier criticism of him, even Vice President JD Vance congratulated the new pope on X.
Who is Pope Leo XIV?
Pope Leo XIV is Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, who is the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Did Donald Trump respond to the pope's previous criticisms?
President Trump greeted the new pope warmly and said he looks forward to meeting him, putting aside previous tensions.
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Why did Pope Leo XIV criticize Donald Trump?
The new pope's previous remarks about immigration and JD Vance have sparked political debate as well. Nonetheless, leaders from all parties praised his election as a source of unity and hope.President Trump welcomed the new American-born pope and expressed his excitement to meet him, as per a report by The Independent.
On X, Prevost, who has adopted the alias Pope Leo XIV, shared a number of extremely critical posts regarding Trump and his immigration policies.
ALSO READ: Pope Leo XIV net worth: Here's how much salary the new pope Robert Prevost will receive and what assets he owns
He retweeted a harsh post that said, "A policy that separates children from their parents and keeps them in cages is not at all Christian, American, or morally acceptable. We are all ashamed that this is being done in our name.”
In his most recent post, the cardinal, who was born in Chicago, questioned whether Donald Trump and his administration "see the suffering" brought about by their policies. Is your consciousness unaffected? The post that was retweeted said, "How can you stay quiet?"
In the past, he has retweeted posts supporting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Trump's racist 'bad hombres' line.
Why did the new pope criticise JD Vance in the past?
In response to the vice president's remarks on Fox News in February, the new pope also shared an opinion piece from the National Catholic Reporter titled "JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others.""There is a Christian concept that you love your family, then you love your neighbour, then you love your community, then you love your fellow citizens, and then you prioritise the rest of the world," Vance stated in the interview. That has been entirely reversed by many on the far left.
Many Christians were offended by his remarks, including the newly appointed Catholic Pope, who posted an opinion piece saying Vance was "wrong".
What did Donald Trump say about Pope Leo XIV?
The president said he was excited and hoped to meet the new Pope."We congratulate Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his recent appointment as Pope. The fact that he is the first American Pope is such an honour. What a great honour for our nation, and what a thrill. I'm excited to meet Pope Leo XIV. It will be a moment of great significance! Trump posted on Truth Social.
How are U.S. leaders reacting to the new pope?
Reactions from the political world have begun to honour the first American pope. On X, former President Joe Biden wrote, "Habemus papam – May God bless Pope Leo XIV of Illinois," wishing the new pope luck. Jill and I wish him luck and congratulate him.Despite the Pope's earlier criticism of him, even Vice President JD Vance congratulated the new pope on X.
FAQs
Who is Pope Leo XIV?Pope Leo XIV is Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, who is the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
Did Donald Trump respond to the pope's previous criticisms?
President Trump greeted the new pope warmly and said he looks forward to meeting him, putting aside previous tensions.
