Pope Leo XIV had deleted his old, personal social media accounts, which featured posts that criticized the Trump administration.

The election of Pope Leo XIV has roused the attention of many around the world, including those who don’t identify as religious.

Leo XIV’s predecessor Pope Francis, birth name Jorge Maria Bergoglio, appointed 80% of the cardinals who voted to elect one of them as the next pope. Most of Bergoglio’s appointees are younger and more racially and geographically diverse than the men they replaced, and many appear to be far more progressive than he was.

Leo urged an end to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people," he said. "Let us do everything possible to reach a genuine, just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all prisoners be freed and children be able to return to their families."

A St. Augustine Prep theology professor said he knew that Pope Leo XIV was the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.

Vice President JD Vance said this week he didn't want to get political about new pope Leo XIV, calling his election "a great thing."

Pope Leo was among several cardinals who turned to the film “Conclave” for pointers prior to the start of the election this week.