Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV previous criticism
Trump’s first reaction to new American-born pope who criticised US President’s policies
- Robert Prevost, an American, has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.
- Despite Pope Leo XIV's past criticism of Donald Trump's policies, particularly on immigration, Trump congratulated him and expressed a desire to meet.
- The new Pope's previous social media posts show his disapproval of Trump's immigration policies and stance on DACA.
- Several political figures, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Marco Rubio, congratulated the new Pope.
- Pope Leo XIV, 69, holds dual American and Peruvian citizenship and has served extensively in Latin America.