Pope to Trump: May US prosper, shun all hatred, discrimination

Pope Francis greets people gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus prayer on Jan. 19, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis told US President Donald Trump he hoped that the nation would prosper under his leadership and make no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion.
The pope offered his “cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection in the exercise of your high duties,” in a message marking Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20.
“Inspired by your nation’s ideals of being a land of opportunity and welcome for all, it is my hope that under your leadership the American people will prosper and always strive to build a more just society, where there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion,” the pope wrote.
“At the same time, as our human family faces numerous challenges, not to mention the scourge of war, I also ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation among peoples,” the message said.
Pope Francis also invoked “upon you, your family, and the beloved American people an abundance of divine blessings.”
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