Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Trump Envoy Presents Credentials, Gives Pope Birthday Cake
Donald Trump's ambassador to the Vatican, Brian Burch, met with Pope Leo, the first U.S. pope.
Burch, known for being critical of the previous Pope, presented his diplomatic credentials.
As a gesture, Burch gave Pope Leo a birthday cake.
The meeting took place at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.
This meeting officially introduces the new ambassador and commemorates Pope Leo's birthday.
Brian Burch, Trump's envoy, met with Pope Leo at the Vatican.
Burch gave Leo a birthday cake.
Leo, the first U.S. pope, was the recipient of the gift.
The meeting was to present Burch's diplomatic credentials.
Burch was previously critical of Pope Francis.
- Who
- Brian Burch and Pope Leo
- What
- Meeting to present diplomatic credentials and gift exchange
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Vatican's Apostolic Palace
- Why
- Formal presentation and birthday celebration
- Event
- Trump's envoy presented credentials and gave a birthday cake
- Envoy
- Brian Burch
- Pope
- Leo
- Gift
- Birthday cake
- Location
- Vatican's Apostolic Palace
