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President Donald Trump has congratulated Cardinal Robert Prevost following his election as the new pope of the Catholic Church. Prevost, who has taken the papal name Leo XIV, made history as the first American to hold the position.
The announcement came Thursday evening, after white smoke appeared from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney earlier that day, signaling the selection of the new pope. The conclave, which began on Wednesday, led to Prevost’s election.
In response to the news, President Trump expressed his excitement and honor over the election of the first American pope. On Truth Social, he shared his reaction: “What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country.”
He added, “I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”
Trump had previously generated attention just before the conclave by posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed in full papal attire on social media. He also humorously commented that being pope would be his “number one choice” and that he would “love to be pope.”
Trump’s remarks were met with criticism from members of the Catholic community, including cardinals who were involved in the papal election process. The Vatican has not issued an official statement on the matter.
Despite not being Catholic, Trump attended the funeral of Pope Francis, which fueled further controversy surrounding his social media activity during a time of official mourning.
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