Democrats in the U.S. Senate are obstructing the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to the Holy See, just days before Pope Leo XVI's installation.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a resolution to congratulate Pope Leo XIV on his historic election as the first American-born pontiff.
On May 12, 2025, co-host Sunny Hostin of ABC's "The View" reversed her previous criticism of Pope Leo XIV upon discovering his Black and Haitian heritage.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, addressed over 6,000 journalists at the Vatican on May 12, emphasizing the importance of truthful communication and press freedom.
