The Trump White House had perhaps a surprising reaction to past criticism of the president by newly elected Pope Leo XIV. Before becoming pontiff, the former Robert Prevost, a native of Illinois, had reposted items critical of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media.

Cardinal Robert Prevost officially became the first person from the United States to become the Roman Catholic Church’s pope, prompting celebration across social media among U.S. residents. Prevost will go by the title Pope Leo XIV,