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Former Holy See ambassador, friend of Leo XIV says new pontiff will be ‘fantastic pope’

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Former United States Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney said this week that he believes Pope Leo XIV’s relationship with America will “be very powerful.”

Speaking to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Catherine Hadro on Monday, Rooney — also a former U.S. representative — said that Leo will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very clear but nonthreatening way.”

“People will hear his message, and he will inspire people,” Rooney said.

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