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Pope Leo XIV's Social Media Critiques of U.S. Leaders Resurface After Historic Election

As the first American-born pope, Leo XIV's past reposts criticizing Vice President JD Vance and former President Trump highlight the Catholic Church's enduring focus on social justice and immigration reform.

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Pope Francis meets with President Donald Trump during a private audience at the Vatican on May 24, 2017.

Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church, marking a significant milestone in the Church's history.
  • The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV's X account is authentic, with prior activity including reposts critical of U.S. immigration policies and Vice President JD Vance's interpretation of Christian love.
  • In February, Leo XIV shared articles rejecting Vance's 'ordo amoris' concept, emphasizing that Christian love is not hierarchical but abundant and inclusive.
  • Leo XIV's final social media activity before his election included reposting criticism of the Trump administration's deportation policies, questioning the moral conscience behind such actions.
  • Both Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump publicly congratulated the new pope, signaling respect despite differences highlighted in Leo XIV's past posts.