Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.

Abuse watchdog groups have expressed concern, but Leo has been lauded by other survivors for his handling of abuse.

The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in their world views.

Pope Leo XIV had a simple response when NewsNation correspondent Robert Sherman asked if he had a message for the United States on Monday, May 12

The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and “houses an ancient image of the Virgin, dear to the order and to the memory of Leo XIII.”

The 73-year-old Florida man appears to be a staunch Trump supporter who uses his Facebook account to go on the attack.

One of Pope Leo's older brothers is opening up in this week's issue of PEOPLE about the pontiff's childhood growing up on the South Side of Chicago as the youngest of three brothers — as well as the new pope's dedication to his faith and unique skills as a leader.

Pope Leo also celebrated Mother’s Day as jubilee bands and thousands of pilgrims created a festive atmosphere in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.