President Donald Trump has congratulated newly elected Pope Leo VIX , the first American to occupy that office
This was his post on his verified social media handle minutes after the election
"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.
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!"