There is a new Pope: The American Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new head of the Catholic Church after only 24 hours of conclave in the Sistine chapel. As a Pontifex, the 69-year-old will bear the name Leo XIV. Reactions come from all over the world.
Reactions from the USA
US President Donald Trump: “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. (…) It will be a very important moment!”
Reactions from Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “Due to their office, they give hope and orientation worldwide in these times.”
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Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul: “Every Pope is the voice of worldwide Christianity. I wish him & all of us heard, because we Christians have to occur in the current world situation for connection and reconciliation.”
International reactions
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: “We wish that his pontificate may be guided by wisdom and strength while leading the Catholic community and inspiring the world by his commitment to peace and dialogue.”
Spain’s head of government Pedro Sánchez: “May his pontificate help to strengthen the dialogue and defense of human rights in a world that needs hope and unity”.
Poland President Andrzej Duda: “From the bottom of my heart I would like to convey my warmest congratulations on his choice to his choice to his choice in the name of the Polish nation and in my own name.”
Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda: “May Pope Leo XIV.
