Although past archbishops from Barcelona have been named cardinals, Archbishop Omella said he was still surprised by the announcement.

Media reports that the meeting was “cold” are “a gross misinterpretation,” a Vatican source told America.

How are church leaders and Vatican watchers responding to the highly anticipated visit?

"God does not like to be loved the way a warlord would like, dragging his people to victory, debasing them in the blood of his enemies."

President Donald Trump and Pope Francis held a private 30-minute meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday laden with religious symbolism and ancient protocol.