Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, presenting the first American-born pontiff with a Chicago Bears jersey and a personal letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The pope, a Chicago native, responded with a smile and the words, “Good choice.”
Following the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, co-hosts of ABC's "The View" expressed apprehension regarding his adherence to traditional Catholic teachings.
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is signaling a major shift in tone from his predecessor by describing mass migration as a “huge problem,” marking a break from the unqualified pro-migration advocacy of the late Pope Francis. The comments, made by then-Cardinal Robert Prevost during a Catholic Mass, reflect a more balanced and realistic approach to one of the most pressing challenges facing modern nations.
President Donald Trump faced criticism after an AI-generated image depicting him as the pope was posted on his Truth Social account and the official White House X account.
Catholics around the world are expressing deep outrage and sorrow—not just over the death of Pope Francis—but also over what many are calling a shocking display of disrespect at his wake.
President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, despite their historically contentious relationship.
