President Trump says first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, is 'great honor'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday afternoon, 'We were a little bit surprised, but very happy. It’s just a great, absolutely great honor." Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday afternoon, ' we were a little bit surprised, but very happy. It’s just a great, absolutely great honor.' Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church.