World leaders welcomed the election of Robert Francis Prevost as the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Prevost, who took the papal name Leo XIV, is the first pope from the United States.
In his laudatory message, the United States President, Donald Trump, congratulates Pope Robert Francis Prevost for bringing great honor to US, he promised to meet with Leo XIV soon.
Similarly, Colombian President, Gustavo Petro praised the new Pope, urging him to enhance the relationship between Israel and the Holy See, and strengthened the friendship between Jews and Christians in the Holy Land and around the world. He prayed that Pope Robert Francis Prevost papacy be one of building bridges and understanding between all faiths and people