Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

In First Interview, Pope Leo Criticizes Trump, Vance, and the MAGA Movement

The first American pope makes it clear that he isn't MAGA

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Christopher Hale
Sep 18, 2025
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Today’s release of Pope Leo’s first major interview confirms what had been anticipated: the first American pope isn’t a MAGA man.

The interview, conducted by Elise Ann Allen for Crux and part of a new biography, tackles several hot-button issues — immigration, politics, MAGA, sex abuse, LGBTQ+ inclusion — and makes clear where Pope Leo stands.

One of the …

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