Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

U.S. Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Rebukes JD Vance After He Lectures Pope Leo XIV on Theology

Bishop James Massa issued a statement today defending Leo XIV's authority as the Vicar of Christ — hours after Vance told a Turning Point USA crowd the pope should “be careful” with theology.

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Christopher Hale
Apr 15, 2026
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