to choose Pope Liu XIVHe was born in Chicago under the name Robert Francis Priestte, and he identified a historical mark: it is the first inch of the United States. However, away from joining the Catholics, their appointment lit a strong controversy inside Most of the conservative sectors in the countryEspecially among the supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Although Leo XIV is an ideological Orthodox cleric, his social sensitivity – participating in its approach to migration, the environment and economic redistribution – launched a wave of rejection among the movement’s spokesperson “Make America great again” (Maga).
In particular, his decisive stances in Trump’s immigrant policies made him the goal of baseless accusations that call him “Marxism”, “globalization” or even “global progressive”.
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Who are the fourteenth Liu critics?
Among the most critics of the vowel Steve BannonTrump, former -and promoted the national Christian vision. In modern data collected by likeBannon expressed his indignation:
The Vatican hates Catholics. It is surprising that they chose one of the Pope. Unfortunately, it is one of the most progressive. “
Steve Bannon, Entrevista with War roomMay 9, 2025.
Another critic is the Evangelical priest Rick WalesIt is known for the conspiracy positions and its proximity with the preserved circles. Wells accused the new ink of representing “a communist infiltration in the church.”
The fourteenth Liu does not represent the real Catholics. It represents the agenda of George Soros and the new world order. “
– Rick Wales, TrunwsMay 8, 2025.
Also, the means related to Trump as American News Network (Anna) Y NewsMax They published critical contents, noting that the new Pope “embraced the policies that undermine the national sovereignty of the United States.”
In the editorial NewsMaxIt was confirmed:
The new Pope described Trump’s immigration plan. Is this the sound that the Church needs in a morally disorganized world? “
– An editorial NewsMaxMay 8, 2025.
Social network users were also expressed through verified accounts and a high range within the Maga spectrum. An example of this is the traditional Catholic influence Taylor MarshallWho tweet:
The election of Liu XIV confirms that the Vatican is arrested by liberal ideologies. Are we still surprised that Catholicism is in a crisis? “
– Taylorrmarshall, X (formerly Twitter), May 8, 2025.
Users wrote at X:
“He (Pope Leo XIV) is a anti -Trump, anti -Maga, open -supporting spirit and a total Marxist like Pope Francis.” The Marxist Pope woke up … the last Pope from the open border. gross”.
The ideological background of rejection
Liu XI XIV questioned the policy of separating families on the southern border of the United States, and was promoted during the Trump government, and defended the need for We welcome the refugees. In 2018, when he was the Bishop of Chicoli (Peru), a picture of the immigrants participated in his networks with the message:
God will judge us how we deal with the most vulnerable “.
In addition, he showed interest in the environmental causes compatible with the encyclopedia Laudato yes He asked world leaders to leave “idol worship in the market.”
These attitudes, along with his preference for the secret and opposition door, moved him away from the model of power that many Trump followers like, they are accustomed to combat speeches and confrontation gestures.
Vatican response
To date, Liu XIII has not responded directly to criticism. His first speech as the Pope avoided Political tensions He focused on a unit call:
“The Bible is not a tool for division, but for success. We are not left or right: we are the disciples of the love of Christ.”
– Liu XIV, speaking at Plaza de San Pedro, May 8, 2025.
Vatican analysts confirmed that the new Pope seeks to build bridges inside a divided church Progressive and traditionalAnd his choice represents an attempt to hold his hand in Latin America, where he served for more than 15 years.
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Progressive refusal
Trump’s rejection of the fracture between the Vatican and the American Catholicism, especially among the dioceses that promoted National or hostile to immigrants. Leo XIV also sends a geopolitical message: The first American Pope does not represent a conservative America, but to a more comprehensive and universal vision.
Despite the media’s noise, many believers have shown support for new youth. Catholic organizations such as Catholic relief services Y Network for Catholic Social Justice They praised their choice, and highlighted “their commitment to the poor, immigrants and economic justice.”
In the coming months, it will be clear whether Liu XIV has managed to unify an ethical authority that resists the pressure of political extremists and restored balance within a global church seeking to adapt to a stable world.
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