The pope to POTUS Pope Francis Monday, January 23, 2017 Upon the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, the Holy Father sent “cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high office.” © 2023 The Catholic Thing. All rights reserved. For reprint rights, write to: [email protected] The Catholic Thing is a forum for intelligent Catholic commentary. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own.