Perhaps. But like his predecessor, Pope Francis, there’s a very good chance that Leo and Trump will clash on serious issues like immigration, human rights, and the environment.

The first American pope arrives at the papal summer retreat to work on his encyclical, with suggestions it should avoid politics and focus on religious liberty and vocations.

So one question now about the new papacy is how 69-year-old Chicago native Robert Prevost — newly anointed Pope Leo XIV — is likely to engage with President Donald Trump and the politics of ...

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, before becoming the pontiff, made critical social media posts about the policies of US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, according to Reuters ...

As recently as three weeks ago, Pope Leo XIV — formerly known as Chicago's Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69 — shared articles and news on social media critical of President Donald Trump ...

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark — politically, personally or in their world views. They lead in different roles and realms.

President Donald Trump was quick to react to the announcement of the conclave's choice, posting on social media that it was "such an honour to realise that he is the first American Pope".

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd overlooking St Peter's Square on May 8, 2025. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd overlooking St Peter's ...