{"id":13663,"date":"2025-05-12T12:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=13663"},"modified":"2025-05-12T12:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:12:58","slug":"new-pope-leo-xiv-has-long-opposed-jd-vance-and-trump-over-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=13663","title":{"rendered":"New pope Leo XIV has long opposed JD Vance and Trump over policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago-Born Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV \u2014 A Papacy Already Sparking Political Ripples<br \/>\nAt 69, Robert Francis Prevost has made history. Born in Chicago and deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, he was elected the 267th pope on May 8, 2025, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. While his tone is pastoral and unifying, his views have already sparked political resonance \u2014 especially in contrast to former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.<\/p><div class=\"unpsc69f6412dbcaf8\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.unpsc69f6412dbcaf8 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.unpsc69f6412dbcaf8 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.unpsc69f6412dbcaf8 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.unpsc69f6412dbcaf8 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.unpsc69f6412dbcaf8 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"08d9c\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_08d9c\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>\u201cI was born in the United States\u2026 But my grandparents were all immigrants, French, Spanish,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo said in a recent interview.<\/p>\n<p>A Pontiff with a Heart for Immigrants and the Marginalized<br \/>\nThe Vatican noted that although Leo XIV was born in the U.S., he is officially recognized as the second pope from the Americas, following Pope Francis of Argentina. And much like Francis, Pope Leo is believed to share strong views on caring for migrants, the poor, and the environment \u2014 positions that stand in sharp contrast to the policies of the Trump administration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"16a9c\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_16a9c\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>These differences became especially visible after Leo\u2019s election.<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s Response: \u201cAn Honor for Our Country\u201d \u2014 But Actions Stirred Controversy<br \/>\nShortly before the conclave, during the mourning period after Pope Francis\u2019 passing, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself wearing papal robes. The image, captioned<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to be pope. That would be my No. 1 choice,\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"0bc7d\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_0bc7d\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>sparked widespread backlash from both religious leaders and political figures.<br \/>\nThe image was later reshared by the official White House account, intensifying criticism. Trump downplayed it later, suggesting he had no real preference but offered support for<\/p>\n<p>\u201ca cardinal out of New York who\u2019s very good,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>believed to be Cardinal Timothy Dolan.<br \/>\nDespite the controversy, Trump congratulated Pope Leo, calling his election<\/p>\n<p>\u201csuch an honor for our country\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1761866\" data-uid=\"058ab\">\n<div id=\"mgw1761866_058ab\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>and wishing him success.<\/p>\n<p>Public Dissent: Pope Leo vs. JD Vance on the Gospel and Immigration<br \/>\nWhile still Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo was already engaging in political dialogue. One notable clash occurred after JD Vance, during a Fox News appearance, spoke about Christian priorities regarding love and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Vance referenced a ranked structure:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou love your family, then your neighbor, then your community, fellow citizens, and after that, the rest of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cardinal Prevost responded directly on X (formerly Twitter), saying:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJD Vance is wrong. Jesus doesn\u2019t ask us to rank our love for others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vance later defended his comments by citing \u201cordo amoris,\u201d a theological term referring to an \u201corder of love.\u201d He wrote,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust google \u2018ordo amoris.\u2019 Aside from that, the idea that there isn\u2019t a hierarchy of obligations violates basic common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But Pope Leo followed up by sharing an article from a Jesuit publication titled,<br \/>\n\u201cPope Francis\u2019 letter, JD Vance\u2019s \u2018ordo amoris\u2019 and what the Gospel asks of all of us on immigration.\u201d<br \/>\nIt was a subtle but clear continuation of the conversation, emphasizing Gospel values over political rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Message: A Quiet Rebuke of Trump-Era Deportation<br \/>\nOne of Pope Leo\u2019s first reposts as pontiff was a story criticizing the Trump administration\u2019s deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia \u2014 a U.S. resident wrongly deported to El Salvador due to a government error. The post noted that Garcia ended up in one of the world\u2019s most notorious prisons and remains unable to return home.<\/p>\n<p>Though not a direct political statement, the message echoed Pope Leo\u2019s core values \u2014 compassion, justice, and a commitment to the marginalized.<\/p>\n<p>JD Vance Offers Congratulations<br \/>\nDespite their past disagreements, JD Vance publicly congratulated Pope Leo on his election:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m sure millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church. May God bless him!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Papacy Poised for Compassion \u2014 and Challenge<br \/>\nIn a world increasingly polarized by politics and ideology, Pope Leo XIV steps into his role with humility and a deep-rooted mission: to advocate for the forgotten and preach unity through faith.<\/p>\n<p>Whether his approach will challenge political leaders, inspire the faithful, or shift conversations on immigration and global compassion \u2014 one thing is clear: Pope Leo XIV has already begun to make his mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago-Born Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV \u2014 A Papacy Already Sparking Political Ripples At 69, Robert Francis Prevost has made history. 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