The world was watching on Thursday when Pope Leo XIV walked onto St. Peter’s Balcony in Vatican City as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. While the crowds of thousands gathered in the square below remained in peaceful revelry,

King Felipe and Queen Letizia have extended their warm congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in history, following his election as the 267th pontiff. The Spanish Royal family took to their X account on Thursday,

Last month, the monarch and Queen Camilla met with the late Pope Francis while visiting Rome. On Friday, the royal couple sent their “most sincere good wishes” to the newly elected pontiff.