The president said Thursday that he looks forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV, while Vance — who visited with the previous pope the day before his death — said millions will “pray for his successful work.

Robert Prevost appears to have previously reposted social media entries that could cause friction with the White House.

A look back through the newly-elected pope's social media timeline shows numerous posts sharing viewpoints opposed to moves aimed at restricting acceptance of migrants and refugees in the US.