Overview
- Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, with the Vatican confirming his death from a stroke and heart failure.
- Shortly after the announcement, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X: 'Today there were major shifts in global leaderships. Evil is being defeated by the hand of God.'
- The post has been widely interpreted as a celebration of the Pope’s death, though Greene has not clarified its intended meaning.
- Criticism of Greene’s comments is amplified by her history of anti-Catholic rhetoric, including past accusations that the Church’s leadership is 'controlled by Satan.'
- In contrast, President Trump and Vice President Vance issued formal statements mourning the Pope, emphasizing respect and condolences.