Overview

• Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff, marking a significant milestone in Catholic Church history.
• His social media activity, including reposts critical of Trump administration policies and Vice President J.D. Vance’s views on immigration, has drawn scrutiny.
• President Trump and Vice President Vance publicly congratulated the new pope, despite his past critiques of their policies.
• Far-right figures, such as Laura Loomer and Charlie Kirk, have criticized Leo XIV, labeling him as anti-MAGA and pro-open borders.
• Leo XIV’s pastoral background, including decades in Peru, aligns him with his predecessor Pope Francis on issues like social justice and climate action.