Leo XIV, J.D. Vance and Pope Francis
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Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth’s most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms.
The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in their world views.
Stephen Colbert was won over by the newly elected Pope Leo XIV in no time. On The Late Show, Colbert cited a tweet that the American pontiff posted about Vice President JD Vance in February. Cardinal Robert Prevost,
Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.
The first American pope — previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — was elected on May 8 Pope Leo XIV has plenty to say about his home country. The first-ever American pope was elected to lead the Catholic church on May 8.
The historic election of Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pope is already upending an earlier calculus about U.S. conservative opposition to reform.
The world's first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, was elected Thursday. See how Columbus, Ohio Catholics reacted to the news.