Some of those reactions could be found in the comment sections of News4JAX’s articles about the Pope. One person wrote: “He’s a little to political for my taste, but so was the last one kind ...

NJ reactions to the new pope Bishop David M. O'Connell of the Trenton Diocese reacted to the election of an American Pope via the diocese's newsletter.

(RNS) – Religious and political leaders around the world are commenting on the election of American Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th pope. He will take the name of Pope Leo XIV. Here’s ...

Even in 2025, when fewer Americans identify as religious, the pope will still be a moral authority—but his direct political power remains more limited, experts told Newsweek. Why It Matters ...

DAYTON — Reactions are pouring in after Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected the new Pope. Prevost, who will serve under the papal name of Pope Leo XIV, is the first American Pope.

Pope Leo XIV caresses a little girl as he arrives to celebrate a Mass for the Jubilee of New Religious Associations on Pentecost Day in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, June 8, 2025.

President Trump, other US officials react to pope's death President Donald Trump shared his condolences in a post on Truth Social, around 8 a.m. EST: "Rest in Peace Pope Francis!

Gov. Gavin Newsom congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the leader of the Catholic Church. "In his first address, he reminded us that God loves each and every person.

(RNS) — Leaders from across the world, religious and political, are responding to the death of Pope Francis on Monday (April 21). Here’s what they said. Political figures President Donald Trump ...

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time in The Vatican on May 8, 2025. TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Months ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges ...