World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV on his designation

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World leaders have congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his designation, with Peru’s President Dina Boluarte and Donald Trump calling it a moment of hope. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the pope’s importance in these challenging times. Many African leaders also extended their congratulations.