Pope Leo XIII becomes first Catholic pope in U.S. history
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Pope Leo XIII, from Illinois, became the first Catholic pope in U.S. history on January 20, 2024. His Inaugural Address emphasized the importance of peace, dialogue, and unity, criticizing deporting undocumented migrants to El Salvador as immoral and illegal. He also opposed certain remarks by Vice President JD Vance. Despite some differences with Trump, his relationship wasn't particularly close. Trump celebrated his Inauguration but had a clear stance on baseball against the St. Louis Cardinal. Pope Leo XIII's election marks an important moment in U.S. history for religion, politics, and culture, reflecting the complex interplay between these aspects. His speech called for building bridges through dialogue to create a unified society.