Pope Leo picks new Vatican ambassador to US as Trump tensions mount over policies

Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as the new Vatican ambassador to the U.S., replacing the retiring Cardinal Christophe Pierre. Caccia, currently the ambassador to the United Nations, will be tasked with managing strained relations between the Vatican and the Trump administration. The Pope and President Trump have publicly disagreed on issues such as immigration and military action in Iran and Venezuela. Pope Leo has urged dialogue over military action and criticized the treatment of immigrants, contrasting with some policies and views within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Caccia's appointment comes as the 250th anniversary of the U.S. approaches in 2026.

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