Some U.S. Citizens Admire Their Pontiff, Yet Not Unanimously
In the hustle and bustle of American news, the election of the new Pope is making waves. He's not as American nor as conservative as some might've wished. President Trump congratulates, the VP does too, but the Trump faithful aren't as thrilled.
Good ol' cable news is abuzz, the world's probably just as surprised: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the new Pope, the first American. South Americans beg to differ: a man from Peru, some say.
Trump's thrilled, writes on Truth Social: "First American Pope, a true honor!" A Christian, Trump isn't a Catholic, but he's looking forward to meeting the new Pope.
"Leo Brand of Popedom"
The Pope's Spanish-speaking debut stirs up questions. Leo presented himself as a Peruvian, claim commentators. Leo will be a global Pope, not an American one, some say. Catholics in the US might not care for now, but that'll change soon enough.
In Illinois, CBS captures the joy of a non-Catholic couple: They were in Rome anyway, they say, and didn't want to miss this moment. An American Pope? Incredulous laughter, "amazing," the man says.
Pastor William Lego from Chicago knew the new Pope when he was a young seminarian. "He's a good choice," he tells the NYT.
"Marxist Puppet, Says Who?"
Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, a Trump whisperer, can't understand the new Pope's background. "Marxist, against MAGA, for open borders," she rants. Catholics can expect nothing good. "Just another Marxist puppet in the Vatican," she says. But others argue, the new Pope is a registered Republican.
Teddy from New York sees the new Pope as a distraction from his studies. "I should be studying, but I couldn't take my eyes off the Pope," he tells ntv.de. Veronica from Texas and her daughter, on the other hand, embrace the tradition of the rising white smoke: "A wonderful tradition, whoever thought of it," they say.
"The Vatican Needs an American"
The fascination of Americans with the Catholic Church is palpable as CBS signs off after jubilant scenes on St. Peter's Square. As Joe Biden leaves the White House, an American Pope symbolizes a new era. Biden, a devout Catholic, might've missed the historic moment. But hey, there's always next time.
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- Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, is seen as a centrist figure within the Catholic Church. His election signifies a departure from the progressive policies of Pope Francis, particularly in issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and the role of women in the Church[1].
- Both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV have shown concern for environmental issues, advocating for a compassionate relationship with nature[1].
- As a global religious leader, Pope Leo XIV may engage with various political figures, including Donald Trump[1]. However, there is currently no publicly available information directly linking him to Donald Trump.
[1] Source: unknown
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the concern for environmental issues shown by both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV.
- Despite Laura Loomer's accusations, Catholic Church critics argue that Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, is a registered Republican, contrary to her claims of him being a Marxist puppet.
- As the first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV represents a significant shift for the Catholic Church in the USA, symbolizing a new era with the departure of Joe Biden from the White House.
- In the midst of the election of Pope Leo XIV, prominent right-wing influencer Laura Loomer criticized the new Pope, claiming he is against MAGA (Make America Great Again) and for open borders, evoking controversial discussion on politics and religions.
- Catholics and non-Catholics alike expressed excitement and fascination about Pope Leo XIV, with some tuning into general news to follow the historical event while others celebrated the tradition of the rising white smoke, emphasizing the general interest in churches and religions.
