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What Pope Leo’s social media tells us about the first American pontiff’s views
- On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff in Vatican history.
- Prevost's election followed speculation favoring a return to Italian leadership, but cardinals chose him for his ability to unify a divided Church.
- Pope Leo XIV delivered a bilingual inaugural address in Italian and Spanish, promising to lead without fear and to “make oneself small” for Christ’s glory.
- His social media history includes over 400 tweets and retweets opposing Trump-era immigration policies and advocating Catholic social teaching rooted in Pope Francis’s legacy.
- The election signals a broader shift toward social justice priorities in the Church and raises ongoing discussions about Pope Leo’s racial identity and past controversies.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right4Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Right
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57% Right
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