Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

MAGA is Upset About Pope Leo's Response to Kirk Assasination

Through a spokesperson, Leo said he's praying for Kirk and his family and is concerned about political violence in the United States and elsewhere.

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Christopher Hale
Sep 16, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV’s words after Charlie Kirk’s assassination were diplomatic: through the United States Ambassador to the Holy See, he offered prayers for the family, sorrow over political violence, and a warning against rhetoric that deepens polarization.

That register satisfied Rome’s playbook — and left parts of MAGA cold.

One of the sharpest critiques ca…

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