Celebrities React to Robert Prevost Becoming 1st American Pope: Donald Trump, Obama, and Many Issue Statement
In a moment that felt both holy and historic, 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, now known to the world as Pope Leo Xiv. The Chicago-born leader made history as the first American to become pope, and his simple yet powerful message—“Peace be with you all”—moved hearts across the globe.
It was a scene of faith, hope, and unity, as people cheered unanimously for Cardinal Robert Prevost. In a moment of pride, several celebrities from the US, including President Donald Trump and Barack and Michelle Obama, issued public statements, rejoicing in the historic event.
In a historic moment, Robert Prevost became the 1st American Pope Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo Xiv | image: Vida Católica Mundial, licensed under Cc-by-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
For the first time in over 2,000 years of Catholic history, an American now wears the papal white. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,...
It was a scene of faith, hope, and unity, as people cheered unanimously for Cardinal Robert Prevost. In a moment of pride, several celebrities from the US, including President Donald Trump and Barack and Michelle Obama, issued public statements, rejoicing in the historic event.
In a historic moment, Robert Prevost became the 1st American Pope Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo Xiv | image: Vida Católica Mundial, licensed under Cc-by-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
For the first time in over 2,000 years of Catholic history, an American now wears the papal white. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,...
- 5/9/2025
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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