“Habemus Papam – May God bless Pope Leo XIV of Illinois. Jill and I congratulate him and we wish you success” – wrote Biden, the second Catholic president in the history of the US, in the post on Platform X.
Former US presidents congratulate Leon XIV
Other living presidents of America, including the new Pope Barack Obama, also congratulated.
“Michelle and I congratulate the co -inhabitant of Chicago, his Holiness to Pope Leon XIV. This is a historic day for the United States and we will pray for itwhen he begins the holy work of conduction to the Catholic Church and giving an example of so many, regardless of faith, “Obama wrote.
His predecessor, George W. Bush, said that the choice of an American pope is “a historical and hopeful moment for Catholics in America” And he announced that he would pray for the success of Leon XIV “when he is preparing to lead to the Catholic Church, serve the most needy and sharing God's love.”
Meanwhile, Bill Clinton drew attention to the first speech of the new pope focused on sending unity and peace
“In his first sending of his Holiness, Pope Leon XIV spoke to billions – both Catholics and non -Catholics – calling for unity and offering peace; this is a message that the world needs now more than ever” – wrote in statement 42. President of the United States.
