He shared the opinion piece “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others” in another thread. Vance said that Christians need to put love first for their family, neighbors, f
Fllow citizens, and subsequently the rest of the world. The article addressed this assertion. Pope Leo also mentioned a 2015 Washington Post piece by Cardinal Timothy Dolan headlined.
“Why Donald Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric is so problematic,” which highlighted criticism of Trump’s immigration statements from that year.
“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,” the 78-year-old president wrote in response to the election on Truth Social, despite the criticism.
“Being aware that Francis is the first American Pope is such a privilege. What a great honor for our nation, and what a thrill. I’m excited to see Pope Leo XIV. It will be a time of great significance!
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, and between India and Pakistan.
"I carry in my heart the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people. Let everything possible be done to achieve an authentic, just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all the prisoners be… pic.twitter.com/lLP2vV8CPe
— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) May 11, 2025
Pope Leo delivered his first Sunday noon benediction from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica only a few days after the announcement.
