From Newsweek:
“I saw the smoke, but I haven’t seen the pope,” Trump said on his way out of a White House event with military mothers.
Shortly after Trump’s remarks, Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as Francis’ successor. Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first American Pope. Trump reacted to Leo’s selection, writing on Truth Social: “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”