Donald Trump Praises Pope Leo XIV, the First American to Head the Catholic Church
President Donald Trump extended his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope, marking a historic moment as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Trump shared his sentiments shortly after Prevost made his debut in St. Peter’s Square. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has just been named Pope,” […]
Young seagull shows up near Sistine Chapel chimney just moments before smoke rises to announce the new Pope
Witness the flock of God! A seagull was spotted on the roof of the Sistine Chapel just moments before the chimney released white smoke, signaling the election of a new pope on Thursday. This little grey chick made quite an impression online, appearing amidst the famous backdrop as the smoke billowed out, causing waves of […]
Prominent People Respond to Cardinal Prevost’s Appointment as Pope Leo XIV
On Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prebust was unexpectedly elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV and marking the milestone of being the first pope from the United States. Here’s how notable figures reacted: US President Donald Trump “What an exciting moment and a wonderful honor for our nation. I’m […]
Donald Trump marks the “great honor” of America’s first pope appointment
Trump Reacts to Election of First American Pope On Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump expressed his enthusiasm to reporters outside the White House after learning about the election of a new pope. “What a wonderful honor,” he stated, clearly pleased. “We were a bit taken aback, but overall, we’re very happy. It’s an absolutely great […]
Share your thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
Chicago’s Robert Francis Prevast has made history as the first American pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year-old was introduced as Pope Leo XIV by a senior cardinal from the balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral on Thursday evening. This announcement coincided with white smoke billowing from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, sparking […]
Everything You Should Know About Robert Francis Prevost: The First Pope from the US
New Papal Leadership: Robert Francis Pribre as Leo XIV Robert Francis Pribre, recognized as the first pope from the United States, has extensive experience in missionary work in Peru, paired with a solid understanding of the Church’s internal dynamics. Hailing from Chicago, he has been entrusted by his predecessor, Francis, to oversee a significant Dicastery […]
Pope Leo XIV, born in America, being chosen is ‘a significant honor’ for the US, according to Trump.
Donald Trump expressed his excitement on social media after the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast as Pope Leo XIV, noting it was a “great honor” for the American-born cardinal to take the papacy. He mentioned that it was significant and thrilling for the U.S. to have its first pope. After the white smoke heralded […]
Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America?
Pope Leo XIV Elected on Second Day of Conclave Pope Leo XIV, aged 69, has been elected as the new Pope on the second day of the conclave’s deliberations. Born Robert Privast in Chicago on September 14, 1955, he was seen as a frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis following the latter’s passing last month. However, […]
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Set to Be the First American Pope Ever
The Conclave concluded Thursday with the selection of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost’s election might take many by surprise since the Church has never appointed a Pope from the United States before. He follows in the footsteps of Pope Leo XIII, who famously wrote the encyclical Rerum […]
Cardinals select a pope from America for the very first time.
A significant milestone was reached when it was announced that the new Pope hails from the United States—the first time for the Catholic Church in its long history. On Thursday, US Cardinal Robert Prebble was selected by the Cardinal Conclave, and he greeted the assembled faithful from St. Peter’s Cathedral in Vatican City. He took […]