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Barack Obama: “Michelle and I send our congratulations to a fellow Chicagoan, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. This is a historic day for the…”

On the recordMay 7, 2025
Michelle and I send our congratulations to a fellow Chicagoan, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. This is a historic day for the United States, and we will pray for him as he begins the sacred work of leading the Catholic Church and setting an example for so many, regardless of faith.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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cbsnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Obama congratulates the new pope, highlighting the historic nature of his election.

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