Pope Leo XIV had an initial one-word response when asked by a reporter on Monday if he had a message for his native United States. It left observers wondering if the pontiff would soon have more to say about President Donald Trump’s policies.

The White House posted an AI-generated photo of U.S. President Donald Trump depicted as the pope. Trump first released the photo on Truth Social Friday night. The image depicts Trump in papal attire with a crucifix around his neck.

Cardinal Robert Prevost officially became the first person from the United States to become the Roman Catholic Church’s pope, prompting celebration across social media among U.S. residents. Prevost will go by the title Pope Leo XIV,