Pope Leo XIV

But I note that in some of the reports on this its being used deliberately to undermine Pope Leo's expected and welcome challenges to some political figures.

I hope Pope Leo will address these issues - furthering the work Pope Francis begun - he was accused of not doing enough.

I’m afraid he has been accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations in the Church in the past. There is an international Survivors’ Group which is said to be deeply concerned about his appointment. Such a shame.

I am not catholic or anything really but I found the whole process very moving.

karmalady

M0nica

Why not? He has been pope for less than 24 hours.

It is almost like a celestial balancing American voters put Trump in power, Now God is balancing that by making an American cardinal, who has spent most of his life in Peru working with the poor, powerless and dispossessed, Pope.

This American Pope is goingto be saying things that Trump will really, really, dislike.

I love your post Monica, spot on as always and very true

Yes, spot on!

And a very interesting appointment, as those supporting Pope Leo would have been aware of this.

Of course, there were multiple factors, but the clear move to continue to speak up for the poor and oppressed inevitably means addressing those with political power.

However, in the past Pope Leo has condemned what he called the "homosexual lifestyle". "The cleric also called for a “new evangelization to counter these mass media-produced distortions of religious and ethical reality"

This doesn't feel very inclusive to me, it won't be helpful in countries where to be gay is to be at risk of your life. I hope he will modify this to be closer to Pope Francis.

M0nica

Why not? He has been pope for less than 24 hours.

It is almost like a celestial balancing American voters put Trump in power, Now God is balancing that by making an American cardinal, who has spent most of his life in Peru working with the poor, powerless and dispossessed, Pope.

This American Pope is goingto be saying things that Trump will really, really, dislike.

I love your post Monica, spot on as always and very true

I'm a devout atheist, but even I was impressed by the sight of him coming out on the balcony yesterday. He was totally adored by the crowd, and I loved his smiling face.

I believe Pope Leo has already spoken out about Trump and Vance while he was still a Cardinal.

Why not? He has been pope for less than 24 hours.

It is almost like a celestial balancing American voters put Trump in power, Now God is balancing that by making an American cardinal, who has spent most of his life in Peru working with the poor, powerless and dispossessed, Pope.

This American Pope is goingto be saying things that Trump will really, really, dislike.

A thread about the Pope or Trump yet again