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Pope prays for wisdom, efforts in peace as Trump takes office

Pope Francis Monday marked United States President Donald Trump’s inauguration to his second term in office by offering prayers for wisdom, strength in building democracy, and in efforts to promote peace.

ROME – Pope Francis on Monday marked United States President Donald Trump’s inauguration to his second term in office by offering prayers for wisdom, strength in building democracy, and in efforts to promote peace.

In a Jan. 20 telegram, the pope said that on the occasion of Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States of America, “I offer cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection in the exercise of your high duties.”