A Peek into Pope Leo XIV's Digital Footprints: Pre-Papal Election Critiques on X
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Pope Leo XIV publicly shared critical articles about both Vance and Trump on the platform X, prior to the Vatican election. - Leo XIV distributed scathing articles targeting Vance and Trump at X
In the digital realm, Pope Leo XIV, the chap from the Windy City, has made his presence known, thanks to his authentic X account, verified at last by the Vatican.
Before donning his papal robes, this former cardinal tossed some shade in the direction of JD Vance. The controversial critiques centered around Vance's misuse of Catholic teachings to rationalize Trump's drastic cuts to foreign aid post-inauguration. Vance, the convert, reasoned that Christians ought to prioritize family love over global care, basing his argument on a quotation from the philosophical mind of the 12th-century theologian, Thomas Aquinas[1].
Soon after, our future Pope referenced an article that saw Vance rebutting Pope Francis' statements about the U.S. administration's mass deportations.
In a final flurry of activity before ascending to the papal throne, this Chicagoan cardinal shared a user's viral post, lambasting the U.S. government's dreadful mistake in deporting a migrant to El Salvador[2]. The episode, however, seemed to escape wider attention, with neither Vance nor Trump making any reference to these posts in their congratulatory messages to Leo XIV.
After his coronation as Pope, Vance took to X to offer his blessings, expressing faith in the newly-elected Pope's capacity to lead the Church effectively. He felt confident that millions of American Catholics and fellow Christians would fervently petition heaven for Leo XIV's success.
Trump, ever the politician, extolled the significance of an American cardinal assuming the role of "First American Pope." He expressed eagerness to meet the new Pope, promising that their encounter would undoubtedly be a momentous occasion [3][4][5].
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- JD Vance
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- Robert Prevost
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[1] Thomas Aquinas' Timeless Teachings on the Order of Love[2] The Wrenching Tale of a Misguided Deportation][3] Controversy Brews Over Leo XIV's Social Media Record[4] A Sneak Peek into Leo XIV's Pre-Papal Political Stances][5] The Unexpected Digital Footprints of Pope Leo XIV]
- Pope Leo XIV, before becoming Pope, shared a critical view about JD Vance's use of Catholic teachings to justify Donald Trump's reduction in foreign aid in an article posted on X.
- Robert Prevost, in a viral post, criticized the U.S. government's deportation of a migrant to El Salvador, which was later shared by Pope Leo XIV on his X account, before his papal election.
- JD Vance, after Leo XIV's coronation as Pope, congratulated him on X, expressing faith in his capacity to lead the Church and requesting prayers for his success.
- Donald Trump, upon Leo XIV's election as Pope, praised the significance of an American cardinal becoming the "First American Pope," hinting at a possible meeting in the future.
