President Trump said it’s “such an honor for our country” that the new pope is American. He told reporters that “we’re a little bit surprised and we’re happy.” Writing on X, Vice President Vance offered his congratulations to Leo the 14th. He said he’s sure that “millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray […]
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Trump, Vance welcome election of first American pope
President Trump said it’s “such an honor for our country” that the new pope is American. He told reporters that “we’re a little bit surprised and we’re happy.” Writing on X, Vice President Vance offered his congratulations to Leo the 14th. He said he’s sure that “millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church.”