Donald Trump was quick to celebrate the election of the first U.S.-born pope. But if Leo XIV’s expressed political views are any indication, he may, like his predecessor, clash with the U.S. President over the latter’s signature policy of mass-deporting migrants.
Shortly after Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost was announced as the new pontiff, the White House posted photos of him overlooking St. Peter’s Square with the text “The First American Pope” and a congratulatory message from Mr. Trump saying he looked forward to meeting.
“What greater honour could there be? We’re a little bit surprised but very happy,” Mr. Trump told reporters outside the White House Thursday afternoon. “I was watching and they said, ‘he’s from America,’ I said, ‘that’s great.’ ”
In the most recent activity on his verified X account, Leo, who was then a cardinal, amplified a post from Catholic commentator Rocco Palmo criticizing Mr. Trump over the case …