New Pope Leo’s comments about Trump policies

After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope, Donald Trump praised him on Truth Social, calling it a “great honor” for the United States. However, past tweets from Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Prevost) have resurfaced, revealing his criticism of Trump’s policies. In one tweet, he condemned the practice of separating migrant children from their parents, calling it morally indefensible. He also criticized Trump’s vice president, JD Vance, for comments suggesting that love should be prioritized by family, community, and then the rest of the world, resharing an op-ed titled, “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.”

Trump’s earlier excitement about the historic election of the first American pope now appears ironic given Pope Leo XIV’s critical stance on some of Trump’s past policies. Despite Trump’s celebratory post, the resurfacing of these tweets has sparked debate, highlighting potential tension between the new pope’s humanitarian views and Trump’s political positions.