Leon XIV is considered the “Pope of the Middle Kingdom”. His previous attitude suggests that he will defend the rights of weaker and excluded people, as immigrants. On the other hand, he has previously presented a conservative position for LGBT people or the role of women in the church.
Key facts:
- The media describes Leon XIV's views on leading political and ideological matters. The Pope himself informed about some of them on his social profiles.
- It is known that Leon XIV voted in the last presidential election in the USA.
- And what views does the new pope have in the matter of immigrants, abortion or climate change?
On Thursday, Robert Prevost was elected a new pope and took the name of Leon XIV. The media and commentators call him a Cardinal of the Middle Ages, a headquarters. They pay attention to the symbolism of the name itself – The previous pope who wore them, Leon XIII (1878-1903), stood on the side of the poor and weaker, defended workers.
According to the Time magazine, the selection of Leon XIV is a partial departure from the pontificate of Francis, who was considered a progressive pope. The predecessor of Leon XIV was remembered, among others for acts of humility in which he washed the feet to refugees and for the fact that people LGBT He said, “Who am I to judge?” And what picture emerges from the information available about Leon XIV?
Pope's political views
Before he became Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost sometimes published entries in social media, although he mainly gave entries of other users instead of writing his own. Among them were comments in which they were expressed Criticism, among others in the face of some activities Donald Trump and JD Vance.
For example, his latest activity on the website X is further provided in mid -April the entry of another user regarding Deportation of Abry Garcia, a Salvador citizen who has lived in the US for 15 years. The entry contains a quote and a link to the article in which its author, bishop Evelio Menjivar, asks Catholics: “Is your conscience worry? How can you sit quietly?”
In February, Prevost published links to articles containing a critical look at Vance, including: “Jd Vance is wrong: Jesus does not ask us to assess our love for others.” The author of the text refutes the statement of the US Vice President uttered in an interview with Fox News that Christians put love for people from other countries in front of people from other countries.
Other entries also suggest that Prevost supports the rights of immigrants. In 2015, before the first election of Trump as president, he continued an article by Cardinal Timothy Dolan entitled: “Why Donald Trump's anti -immigrant rhetoric is so problematic.” It is known that in addition to prevost immigrant rights He was in favor of fighting violence with weapons and the fight against racism. After the murder of Black George Floyd by the police in 2020, he further gave a series of entries calling for the end of prejudices and hatred. In May that year he also wrote that “we must hear more from the church leaders to reject racism and seek justice.” The pope is supporter of fighting climate change. According to Reuters, this is evidenced by, among others The fact that he published an entry encouraging to sign a Catholic climate petition. In November 2024, Prevost emphasized that in the climate case it was time to go “from words to deeds”. He said that “control over nature” should not become “tyrannical”, and it must be “reciprocity relationship” with the environment and warned against the harmful consequences of technological development. According to CBS News, a new pope is an opponent of abortion, He also gave an article in which “gender ideology” was criticized. “NYT” reminded how in 2012 In a speech to bishops, Prevost regretted “supporting beliefs and practices contrary to the Gospel”, mentioning “Homosexual lifestyle” and “alternative families consisting of the same sex partners and their adopted children”. “Time” notes that Leon XIV firmly He opposes the ordination of women. In October 2023 he said that “clericalization of women does not necessarily solve the problem, but he can create a new problem.” He emphasized that “apostolic tradition is something that has been very clearly defined, especially when it comes to the ordination of priestly women.” CBS News gives, citing, among others For data from the State Electoral Commission in Illinois that Prevost is a registered voter in New Lenox in the suburbs of Chicago. He voted in at least nine elections, including in presidential in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2024. However, it is not known who. The station notes that in the past he voted in the primaries with both Republicans and Democrats. He voted in the primaries of the Republican Party in 2012, 2014 and 2016, including in the presidential primaries in 2012 and 2016 and in the primaries of the Democratic Party in 2008 and 2010. Author/author: Pb // AZ Source: NBC News, CNN, Reuters, New York Times, Time, Vatican News, CBS News, TVN24.pl Source of the main photo: PAP/EPA/ANSAThe Pope voted in the last presidential election
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