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Trump Celebrates America's First Pope: A Historic Milestone

5/9/2025

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President Trump hailed the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, as a "great honour." This historic moment resonated deeply, with former presidents Biden, Obama, and Bush joining in congratulating him, marking a significant milestone for U.S. Catholics and the global Catholic community.

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President Trump hailed the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, as a "great honour." This historic moment resonated deeply, with former presidents Biden, Obama, and Bush joining in congratulating him, marking a significant milestone for U.S. Catholics and the global Catholic community.