Pope Leo shared posts critical of Trump, Vance's immigration policies on social media

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:24 pm

Pope Leo XIV's Social Media Activity Reveals Critical Stance on Trump and Vance

Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected pontiff, has a history of using social media to express his views, including criticisms of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance's policies. Before his election, Pope Leo XIV, who appears to be Cardinal Robert Prevost, maintained an active presence on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @drprevost since 2011.

His posts, while primarily focused on Vatican and diocesan news, occasionally addressed political matters. Notably, he shared a post on April 14th criticizing Trump and El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's immigration policies, echoing concerns raised by prominent Catholic commentator Rocco Palmo. The post linked to an editorial by Bishop Evelio Menjivar.

Earlier, on February 3rd, Pope Leo XIV directly criticized Vice President Vance's interpretation of the "ordo amoris" concept, which Vance used to suggest prioritizing family over community. The Pope shared a headline from the National Catholic Reporter dismissing Vance's stance. This followed a letter from Pope Francis rebuking Vance's interpretation.

The Pope's brother, John Prevost, confirmed that immigration is a significant issue for his brother, suggesting he may not always agree with current policies. The Vatican has not yet commented on the social media account. Both Trump and Vance have publicly congratulated the Pope on his election.

BNN's Perspective: It's not surprising to see a religious leader engage with political issues, especially those concerning social justice. While the Pope's criticisms of Trump and Vance might be seen as partisan, they also reflect a commitment to core Catholic values regarding immigration and community. It will be interesting to see how this social media history shapes his papacy.

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