ollowing the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praised the late pontiff as a “good man” who “loved the world.” Speaking during an Easter event at the White House, Trump announced that all federal and state flags across the country would fly at half-staff in honor of the Pope. Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away after a papacy marked by efforts to reform and modernize a deeply divided institution. Despite previous tensions—particularly the Pope’s criticism of Trump’s strict immigration policies—Trump expressed admiration and solidarity with the Catholic community, acknowledging their strong support for him during his election campaigns. He offered condolences, saying, “We love you all,” and emphasized that religion is “coming back to America.” The Pope’s death marks the end of a significant and often challenging chapter in the history of the Catholic Church. #trump #popefrancis #whitehouse #eastereggroll #halfmast #usnews #politicsnews #breakingnews #whitehousenews #easter2025
