Pope Leo says he loves US but he is pope first, American second
Leo says he loves America but sees his mission as pope as global, and he hopes to make the first U.S. papal visit soon.
- On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV told NBC News he hopes to visit the United States soon, though nothing is set in stone, praising America's historic principle of inviting foreigners to be part of the country.
- Earlier this month, Pope Leo sent a letter marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, writing that receiving immigrants with compassion is a recognition of human dignity.
- Trump has previously criticized the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and "catering to the left," while Pope Leo expressed "no fear" of the administration, having condemned threats against Iran and Venezuela.
- Speaking to Noticias Telemundo, Pope Leo offered a message of hope to migrants, stating that society "cannot be built" on offenses or crimes and urging people to have courage to live in peace.
- Reflecting on his identity, Leo stated he understands his mission as pastor of a universal Church, acknowledging the "great significance" of being the first American pope and the principles that have been part of being American.
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'Weak on Crime': Donald Trump Fires Back as Pope Leo XIV Claims He Is Not Afraid of White House
Pope Leo XIV has stated he is not afraid of the Donald Trump administration, detailing his complex American heritage and criticising the current president's immigration policies during a television appearance. Speaking at an interview at a prayer event in Castel Gandolfo, the papal retreat near Rome, the pontiff addressed his family history and his global role. For context, the 70-year-old Catholic leader has repeatedly clashed with the United S…
Pope Leo says he loves US but he is pope first, American second: NBC
Read: 2 min Pope Leo XIV has “great love” for the U.S. and what it stands for but just “happens to be American,” the Chicago-born pope said in an interview with NBC. Leo, the first pope from the U.S., spoke Wednesday night to the U.S. broadcaster on the sidelines of a prayer event with music at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence. “I think of myself more as the pope who happens to be American. Not to belittle what it means to be an Ameri…
The Pope reveals that his grandparents were foreigners and that he also has slave and slave ancestors.
Pope Leo opens up about his Black roots, says his ancestors were ‘both slaves and slave owners’
Pope Leo XIV has admitted that his ancestry included both enslaved people and slave owners. Speaking with Tom Llamas of NBC News, the first American pontiff said, “I come from a family that my grandparents were immigrants.” “On my mother’s side, we have people who were both slaves and slave owners,” he said on Wednesday....
Chicago Tribune
Daily HeraldPope Leo hopes to visit United States soon
“Nothing is set in stone yet,” he said, “but I certainly hope to be there soon.”
Local 3 News
KEZI 9 NewsPope Leo XIV deepened his family history, revealing that his ancestors included both enslaved people and slave owners.
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