Washington DC, May 8 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Friday extended his greetings to Leo XIV, the first American Pope, on his election.

Vance expressed his hope that millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church.

In a post on X, he said, "Congratulations to Leo XIV, the first American Pope, on his election! I'm sure millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church. May God bless him!"

https://x.com/JDVance/status/1920550545061810261

The Vatican conclave on Thursday chose a new Pope, Robert Prevost - the first American pope, Vatican News said.

The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-o...