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New York Cardinal Dolan says new pope will seek to 'build bridges' with Trump

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Posted on May 9, 2025

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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Friday he thought the new U.S. pontiff, Pope Leo, will seek to build bridges with all world leaders, including U.S. President Donald

Cardinal Dolan: Pope Leo to Build Bridges with Trump

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Friday he thought the new U.S. pontiff, Pope Leo, will seek to build bridges with all world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

"Will he want to build bridges with Donald Trump? I suppose. But he will want to build bridges with the leader of every nation," Dolan told reporters in his first public comments since the election of Leo.

(Reporting by Joshua McElwee, Editing by Crispian Balmer)

Key Takeaways

  • Pope Leo aims to build bridges with global leaders.
  • Cardinal Dolan believes Trump will be included.
  • The Vatican focuses on diplomatic relations.
  • Pope Leo's approach is inclusive.
  • Dolan's first comments since Leo's election.

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