Pope Francis conveyed his prayers and well wishes to President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration ceremony. In a message addressed to the incoming president, Pope Francis asked for divine guidance in promoting peace and reconciliation among peoples.
Offering cordial greetings on the occasion of Trump's inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States, Pope Francis expressed his hopes for the American people to prosper and strive towards building a more just society free from hatred, discrimination, and exclusion.
Amidst numerous challenges and the scourge of war, Pope Francis invoked divine blessings upon Trump, his family, and the American people. However, just a day prior, the Pope criticized Trump's deportation policy, labeling it as a disgrace and emphasizing that such measures are not the solution to resolving issues.
Trump's incoming administration is reportedly planning immigration arrests of illegal immigrants across the country from day one, with officials signaling a more aggressive approach under ICE.
Furthermore, Pope Francis recently attributed the root cause of Trump's assassination attempts last year to 'fake news.' During his annual address on the state of the world, the Pope highlighted the dangers of misinformation, stating that it leads to division, distrust, and even violent acts against political figures.
Francis emphasized the impact of 'fake news' on society, citing examples of attacks on government officials, including the president-elect of the United States. He warned against the spread of false information, which he believes undermines security, civil coexistence, and the stability of nations.
