The announcement that the US cardinal Robert Prevost was appointed Pope Leo XIV has created excitement of hope all over the world, with leaders from numerous countries to say their congratulations.
The survey of Prevost, the first person from the United States, who rises to the highest position in the Catholic Church, has also triggered discussion about what his term for the management of the church could mean in a variety of questions, including immigration, war, poverty and inequality.
The new Pope has previously published social media criticism at the US Vice President JD Vance.
JD Vance is wrong: Jesus does not ask us to evaluate our love for others https://t.co/hdkpkumxmu above @Ncronline
– Robert Prevost (@DRPrevost) February 3, 2025
The late Pope Francis had hit Vance in his last hours and is said to have punished him against migrants and poor because of the government’s efforts.
Pope Francis was also a convincing advocate of the Palestinians and kept in regular contact with Catholics in Gaza at Israel’s attack. Pope Leo XIV did not say much about Gaza, which makes it unclear whether he will imitate his predecessor.
Here are some of the reactions that world leaders have so far offered:
Argentina
President Javier Milei: “The forces of heaven clearly gave their judgment. No more words, Mr. Richter.
Brazil
Präsident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: „Ich möchte den amerikanischen Kardinal Robert Prevost begrüßen, der heute mit dem Namen Leo XIV das Schicksal der katholischen Kirche leitet. Ich hoffe, er setzt das Erbe des Papstes Franziskus fort, dessen Haupttugenden die Aufsicht nach Frieden und soziale Gerechtigkeit, die Verteidigung der Verteidigung, die Umwelt, die Umwelt, die Umwelt, die Umwelt, die Umwelt, die Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Mobile -Discussions, the Dialogue -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog -Dialog. Solidarity and more humanism.
Colombia
President Gustavo Petro: “The new Pope Leo XIV is more than just an American. His immediate ancestors are Latin: Spanish and French, and he lived in our Latin America in Peru forty years. I hope he becomes a great leader for migrant peoples that defends life and defeats the greed that caused the climate crisis and the extinction of all living beings.
France
President Emmanuel Macron: “A historical moment for the Catholic Church and its millions of believers. To Pope Leo XIV and for all Catholics in France and all over the world I expand a message of fraternity. On May 8, this new pontificate can be one of peace and hope.”
Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orban: “We have a Pope! There is hope!”
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: “I am expanding my most sincere wishes to Pope Leo XIV for the beginning of his pontificate. At a time that is shaped by conflicts and unrest, his words from the Loggia delle Benedizioni are a powerful call for peace, brotherhood and responsibility. A spiritual legacy that follows the penetrated diseases to the disease.
Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun: “We pray to God, to give him health, well -being and wisdom in order to lead the Church in this important phase of its history.”
Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum: “We congratulate his holiness Leo XIV, who was chosen by the College of Cardinals as head of the Vatican City State and the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. I confirm our humanistic convergence for world peace and wealth.”
Peru
President Dina Boluarte: “President Dina Boluarte on behalf of the government and the people in Peru welcomes his holiness Leo XIV, the new Pope of the Catholic Church.
Qatar
In an explanation, the Qatar Diwan said Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, sent Pope Leo a “congratulatory cable”.
Russia
President Vladimir Putin: “Please accept my congratulations on your choice as a Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and the cooperation between Russia and the Vatican will develop in order to unite on the basis of Christian values ​​that unite.
South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa: “The choice of Pope Leo XIV is a profound moment for the Catholic Church and the global community, which followed this solemn event with hopeful anticipation. May the ceremonial white smoke, which the consensus of the consensus of the consensus of the conclusion in the healing deed business of the dogs and the change ofness Hundreds of duty support on the hundred.
Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez: “Congratulations to the entire Catholic Church to the election of the new Pope Leo XIV.
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “At this crucial moment for our country, we hope for further moral and spiritual support of the Vatican for the efforts of Ukraine to restore justice and achieve permanent peace.”
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Keir Starrer: “The choice of Pope Leo XIV is a profound moment of joy for the Catholics in the United Kingdom and Global and begins a new chapter for the management of the Church and in the world. Pope Leo is the first American pope. Climate change that alleviates poverty and justice all over the world.”
United nations
General Secretary Antonio Guterres: “I am extending my congratulations to his holiness Pope Leo XIV and Catholics around the world. The choice of a new Pope is a moment of profound spiritual importance for millions of believers around the world, and there is a time of great challenges. Cooperation between the United Nations and the Holy Stool – most recently by Pope Franziskus – to promote solidarity To promote reconciliation and build a fair and sustainable world for everyone.
United States
President Donald Trump: “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has just been called Pope. It is an honor to see that he is the first American Pope. What a great honor for our country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very useful moment!”
Vice President JD Vance: “Congratulations to Leo XIV, the first American Pope, for his choice!
Mayor Brandon Johnson from Chicago, US, Prevost’s place of birth: “Everything that dope, including the Pope, from Chicago! Congratulations to the first American Pope Leo XIV! We hope to be welcomed at home soon.”