Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why this label doesn’t work for popes

Vance says he won’t play ‘politicization of the pope game’ over whether Leo XIV is conservative or liberal

Vice President JD Vance on Friday said he didn't want to get political about new pope Leo XIV, calling his election "a great thing."

Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why this label doesn’t work for popes

The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of his ministry in Peru, before being elevated to Vatican roles by Pope Francis. As commentators and the media try to piece together backgrounders on Pope Leo XIV, one obvious question will be, “Is he a liberal or a conservative?” The same question was asked about Pope Fr…