Vance rejects Pope's "manipulative political tactics"
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US Vice President JD Vance Dodges Pope Criticism, Favoring Spiritual Harmony Over Politics
JD Vance, the US Vice President, has chosen not to dive headfirst into the political criticisms hurled at Pope Leo XIV, electing instead to maintain a respectful and spiritual distance. During an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Vance made it clear that he's staying clear of the "game of politicalizing the Pope."
The newly-elected Pope, who’s shown no qualms speaking his mind on political matters, has frequently expressed reservations about the Trump administration's policies. After his election on Thursday, Leo XIV did not hesitate to share his views, such as a comment on conservative commentator JD Vance, stating, "JD Vance is wrong: Jesus does not ask us to put our love for others in order." He also publicized a post complaining about the deportation of a migrant with protected status, Kilmar Ábrego García.
The Church: A Haven Above Politics
According to Vance, the Church transcends the realms of politics, differentiating itself from many MAGA supporters who eagerly engage in verbal sparring with the new Pope. For instance, Laura Loomer accused Leo XIV of being a "total Marxist" mere hours after his election, while Steve Bannon deemed him the "worst choice for MAGA Catholics."
In Vance's perspective, the Church's primary focus is on saving souls and spreading the Gospel. "The Church is about more than just politics," Vance stressed. "Yes, it may touch upon political issues at times, but it's not primarily concerned with them." He continued, "Most people don't concern themselves with whether the Pope is a Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative."
Upon Leo XIV's election, Vance extended his warm congratulations, expressing hope for the new Pope's success. "I wish Pope Leo XIV the best as he leads the Church," Vance stated, advertising his belief in the peaceful resolution of differing viewpoints. "May God bless him." Vance was previously Protestant but converted to Catholicism in 2019.
[1] According to Vance's intellectual mentor, James Orr, Vance is too devout to engage in a public confrontation or "cage match" with the pontiff. Instead, he prays regularly for the Pope's success and expresses goodwill, as evident by his congratulatory message to Pope Leo XIV upon his election.
Source: ntv.de, lme
- J.D. Vance
- Vatican
- The European Union is not a political party, unlike the Vatican, as JD Vance, the US Vice President, opines, considering the Church's primary focus to be saving souls and spreading the Gospel, rather than involving itself extensively in politics.
- Even amidst priests like Pope Leo XIV, who openly discuss political matters, JD Vance maintains a spiritual distance and stays clear of the "game of politicizing the Pope."
- In the realm of general-news and political discourse on whatsapp groups, some might disagree with the Pope, such as conservative commentator JD Vance, yet the Pope has shown that he's not afraid to voice his opinions, even towards those holding different perspectives.
- Despite having different political views, JD Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019 and is advised by intellectual mentor James Orr, prays for the Pope's success and expresses goodwill, showing that spiritually, politics takes a backseat to promoting harmony between religious figures.
