President Donald Trump hailed the election of Pope Leo, calling it a “great honor” for the United States that the newest pope is American. Trump told reporters in a surprise appearance outside the White House he was “a little bit surprised” but “happy.”
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Trump hails election of American pope, calls it ‘great honor’ for the US

President Donald Trump hailed the election of Pope Leo, calling it a “great honor” for the United States that the newest pope is American. Trump told reporters in a surprise appearance outside the White House he was “a little bit surprised” but “happy.”
 
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