Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo’s Hometown Cardinal: Reject the White House Lies About Pretti’s Killing

In back-to-back TV interviews, Cardinal Blase Cupich accused the Trump–Vance White House of peddling lies about a protester’s killing and urged Catholics to join Pope Leo in the cause of justice.

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Christopher Hale
Jan 28, 2026
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On Tuesday night, Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago did something American prelates rarely do: he publicly challenged the White House’s honesty.

Stephanie Ruhle had recounted how…

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