Trump celebrates election of first American pope
Up next
Author
Tags
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest


President Trump on Thursday congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost after he was elected as the new pope, making him the first American to serve as the head of the Catholic Church.

“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,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”

Prevost, 69, is from Chicago and has largely worked in Peru. He is an Augustinian friar and graduated from Villanova University in 1977.

White smoke billowed from the Vatican on Thursday afternoon to denote that the conclave of Cardinals had chosen a new pope.

Pope Francis died last month at the age of 88, just hours after he met with Vice President Vance in Rome.
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Here Are the Top Headlines From This Weekend You Might Have Missed

The United States is preparing for Iran’s reaction following President Donald Trump’s…
Prices of used EVs drop below used gas cars for the first time

Used EV Prices Fall Below Those of Gas-Powered Cars for the First Time

(iSeeCars) – In February, the prices of used electric vehicles dropped below…
Secretary of Defense Hegseth speaks after strikes on Iran

Defense Secretary Hegseth Addresses the Nation Following Strikes on Iran

() U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to hold a…
Fred Smith, FedEx founder who revolutionized the package delivery business, dies at 80

Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx and Pioneer of Modern Package Delivery, Passes Away at 80

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the…
Vintage toy nets $156,000 at auction: Why was it so valuable?

Vintage Toy Fetches $156,000 at Auction: What Made It So Valuable?

(WJW) – A unique assortment of vintage toys and trains amassed over…
Satellite photos show impact of bombing at Iran nuclear site

Satellite Images Reveal Effects of Bombing on Iranian Nuclear Facility

(NewsNation) — Recently unveiled satellite images reveal the impact on Iran’s Fordow…
Kamala Harris gives California governor’s race a serious look

Kamala Harris Considers Running in California Governor’s Race

Kamala Harris is leaning toward entering the California gubernatorial race, sources familiar…
1 killed, 1 seriously injured after 2 minibikes crash into SUV in Orange County

Tragic Accident in Osceola County: SUV and Semitruck Collision Kills 6, Reports FHP

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Six people were killed in a fiery crash…
Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy

Global Reactions to US Strikes on Iran Highlight Calls for Diplomacy

Several key U.S. allies have called for a return to negotiations following…
Eastern half of US sweltering again, with dangerous heat wave expected to last until midweek

Eastern US Facing Another Heat Wave, Expected to End by Midweek

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — On Sunday, tens of millions of individuals in…
Israel says the remains of 3 hostages have been recovered from Gaza

Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages from Gaza

TEL AVIV – The Israeli Defense Forces have retrieved the bodies of…
CUPHD offering free testing for National HIV Testing Day

Free HIV Testing Available on National HIV Testing Day by CUPHD

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — With National HIV Testing Day on the…