In an interview with Roman Dziennik, Archbishop Broglio said that Leon XIV would be a “man of the Gospel and the Church.”
– That's of course He will put him in conflict with the current government (USA) on some issues, primarily international migration and assistance. But the Pope always speaks as a pastor and I assume that He will try to put everything in a more global context – added the head of the American Episcopate in relation to relations with the United States authorities.
Trump criticizing letter. Robert Prevost helped Francis?
The head of the American Episcopate recalled the sharp letter of Pope Francis to the bishops of the USA, in which He criticized the migration policy of the Trump administration And the mass deportations of illegal immigrants started.
– I suppose Leon XIV played a role in preparing this letter – said Archbishop Broglio.
Speaking of American Catholics who mostly voted for Trump, the dignitary assessed that “they would listen to the new pope with great interest.
– Many voted for Trump not to vote for (candidate of the Democratic Party) Kamala Harris, and this is an element that You should take into account. I also agree with some things that the president did, but I don't like much others. I think that the Holy Father will be able to talk about important matters, not random. It will be his great gift – said Archbishop Broglio.