The announcement of the proclamation of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, thus becoming the first American pope in history, has generated reactions around the world. Various political leaders, including Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and former U.S. President Donald Trump, have expressed their congratulations and expectations regarding this historic appointment.
In his statements, Trump emphasized the great honor that it represents for the United States to have Leo as the first pope born on its territory. He also expressed his desire to meet with him in the near future. For her part, Sheinbaum Pardo also sent a congratulatory message to the new pontiff, highlighting the importance of this event for the country and expressing her wish to meet with him in person.
Robert Prevost, 69 years old and originally from Chicago, has a broad background in the Catholic Church, having arrived in Peru in 1985 as part of an Augustinian mission. He has held various positions within the ecclesiastical hierarchy, such as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and director of the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome, appointed by Pope Francis.
Leo XIV, elected after the resignation of Francis, has been linked to past sexual abuse cases, according to reports from survivors. However, his appointment has been received with enthusiasm by various political and religious figures internationally, who see in him a leader capable of promoting peace and prosperity in the world.
