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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isabel Keane

Trump’s first reaction to new American-born pope who criticised US President’s policies

Leo XIV Donald Trump
  • 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.

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Trump welcomes new American-born pope and says he can’t wait to meet him - despite Leo XIV previous criticism

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