US President Donald Trump congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, on his election as Pope. He called it an honor for the United States and added that he looks forward to meeting him.
Donald Trump wrote about this in Truth Social.
"Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV," the message says.
Trump added that he looks forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV.
"It will be a very meaningful moment!" he stressed.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, on his election as Pope. He expressed hope for the Vatican's continued support for Ukraine in restoring justice and achieving lasting peace.
We will remind you that yesterday, May 8, white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, confirming the election of a new Pope.
The decision was made on the second day of voting. Robert Francis Prevost became the first Pope from the United States.
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