Trump’s response to new American Pope exposed.
Donald Trump once joked about donning the papal hat himself, but this morning he had to hand over the fantasy to someone else—one of his own countrymen.
Election of new Pope confirmed.
After weeks of buzz and Vatican speculation, the Roman Catholic Church has officially announced its new spiritual leader: Pope Leo XIV.
That name might sound old-world, but the man behind it is very much made in America—born and raised in Chicago, to be exact.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, aged 69, has made history as the first American ever elected pope, following the death of Pope Francis last month.
Prevost now steps into the robes of tradition and controversy as Pope Leo XIV, the newest figurehead of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.
The Vatican conclave that elected Prevost wrapped up early this morning after two days of intense, smoke-filled voting rituals.
Held beneath the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the process involved 138 eligible cardinals casting ballots up to four times a day.
A two-thirds majority was required to elect the new pope, and the final decision came down as bells tolled and white smoke signaled the result.
Pope Leo XIV’s life highlighted.
But let’s rewind—because this papal appointment didn’t come out of nowhere, and the man behind the miter has quite the resume.
Prevost is no stranger to international service—before Rome, he served in Peru as Bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023.
He also led the Order of Saint Augustine for over a decade, guiding spiritual and administrative reforms across continents.
Known for his multilingual abilities and deep commitment to Catholic education, Prevost was quietly seen as a long shot for the papacy.
Until now, Americans have never cracked the Vatican’s most exclusive club. Popes have always hailed from Europe, South America—and never the U.S.
That all changed today when his name was announced from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, met with gasps, cheers, and a healthy dose of surprise.
Trump’s history with Catholicism clarified.
Trump’s history with Catholicism has always been… unique. In 2020, he held up a Bible in front of St. John’s Church after dispersing protesters.
More recently, he shared a photoshopped image of himself dressed in papal garb, declaring himself “Pope Donald the First”—causing instant social media backlash.
Critics called the image “blasphemous,” while supporters laughed it off as typical Trump trolling in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
This isn’t the first time Trump has embraced religious theater—he’s known to refer to the Bible as his “favorite book,” despite famously struggling to name a verse.
His tone this time, though, was uncharacteristically gracious—possibly a nod to shared nationalism, if not shared theology.
Trump’s reaction to new Pope unveiled.
Trump, who’s been known to dip into religious theatrics, chimed in on Truth Social with a post that shocked even his most devout followers.
“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,” Trump wrote. “What a Great Honor for our Country!”
He added, “I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”—a rare moment of presidential grace.
“He’s an American. That’s what matters to Trump,” one Truth Social commenter posted. “If he can’t be pope, he’s happy it’s a guy from Chicago.”
The U.S. Catholic community has long yearned for representation at the Vatican’s highest level—today, they got it.
The Church, meanwhile, faces ongoing crises from abuse scandals to internal power struggles—making the new pope’s path anything but easy.
Pope Leo XIV will now be tasked with rebuilding trust, managing global politics, and uniting a fractured faith base—no small feat.
Back at Mar-a-Lago, Trump is likely watching the headlines roll in with mixed feelings—part pride, part papal envy.
He may not wear the white cassock, but Trump knows a thing or two about commanding a crowd and shaping a narrative.
His post has already gone viral, with critics and fans dissecting every word and image—classic Trump media playbook.
Pope Leo XIV starts his new role.
As for Pope Leo XIV, he’ll be formally installed in a public ceremony later this week, drawing leaders and faithful from across the globe.
In a twist no one saw coming, the Vatican and Trump now share a moment of unlikely synergy—two media titans, one divine headline.
Whether you’re praying or posting, one thing’s clear: the Pope may be holy, but in 2025, even the papacy can’t escape the Trump effect.