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

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is in a new job that will have many crossovers into politics. It's a realm not entirely unknown to the Chicago-born priest.

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.