US EditionExtremely online new pope unafraid to talk politics
- Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, has become the first extremely online pontiff, actively addressing political and social issues on social media since 2025.
- His long social media history, including over 400 posts on X since its creation 14 years ago, sets him apart from predecessors like Pope Benedict, who started tweeting in 2012.
- Pope Leo has weighed in on contentious topics such as racism, clergy sexual abuse, Covid-19, the police killing of George Floyd, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the death penalty, and US immigration policies.
- For example, he shared a 2017 piece that described restrictions on refugees as one of the most regrettable moments in American history and called on Church leaders to confront racism and promote justice, a post that attracted tens of thousands of likes along with numerous critical responses.
- His activism and critique, including demanding action against abusive clergy and denouncing the death penalty, suggest a papacy willing to engage openly with political and moral issues through digital platforms.
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Extremely online Pope Leo XIV unafraid to talk politics
LIMA — From pillorying the US vice president to denouncing the death penalty, Pope Leo has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media — making him the first “extremely online” pontiff. When JD Vance suggested that Christians should love their family, neighbors, community and fellow citizens — in that order — one very notable Christian took umbrage. Robert Prevost, now better known to the world as Pope Leo, quickly took t…
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