Pope Francis sent a heartfelt message to U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the occasion of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, offering prayers and divine blessings for the President, his family, and the American people.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See's Secretary of State, spoke to reporters at an event at Gregorian University, offering his best wishes to US President-elect Donald Trump.
“Jesus is sent to be given by the Father to others… He is not sent just to wander around and enjoy Himself. He is sent to be given. The missioner is a gift,” said Cardinal Luis A. Tagle.
After the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Biden became the second Catholic to lead the United States, the first since John F. Kennedy in 1961.
