In an interview, Pope Leo XIV’s brother reveals the pontiff’s stance on Trump’s immigration policies.
Pope Leo XIV’s brother speaks out on Trump’s policies, explaining why he refuses to stay silent on the issue.
Pope Leo XIV’s brother reveals the pontiff’s stance on Trump’s immigration policies
In a recent interview, Pope Leo XIV’s brother, John Prevost, opened up about the new pontiff’s political views.
He particularly discussed the pope’s stance on Donald Trump’s aggressive policies.
John, a retired Catholic school principal, confirmed that his younger brother has a centrist approach.
Additionally, he also stated that the new pope is unlikely to remain silent on controversial issues like immigration.
He said: “I don’t think we’ll see extremes either way.”
Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, made history on May 8 when he was announced as the 267th pope.
He became the first American to hold this prestigious role.
Though Leo has largely kept his personal opinions under wraps, his brother’s recent statements offer significant insight.
They shed light on the new pope’s perspectives.
Pope Leo XIV’s approach to immigration and Trump’s policles
During the interview, John Prevost revealed that Pope Leo XIV is deeply concerned about immigration issues.
This topic has been central to Donald Trump’s policies.
John emphasized that while Leo may adopt a centrist stance, he will speak out when necessary. He will not remain silent on pressing issues like immigration.
He explained: “I know he’s not happy with what’s going on with immigration. I know that for a fact. How far he’ll go with it is only one’s guess, but he won’t just sit back. I don’t think he’ll be the silent one.”
The new pope may become involved in the immigration debate. This reflects a similar stance taken by Pope Francis. He voiced strong criticism during his 2016 visit to Mexico.
The late pontiff strongly opposed Trump’s border wall proposal.
“A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not of building bridges, is not Christian,” the late pontiff said at the time. “This is not the gospel.”
Pope Leo XIV’s political alignment and future actions
Pope Leo XIV’s brother John assures that the pontiff will likely continue in the tradition of Pope Francis, known for his progressive stance on social issues.
John stated, “I don’t think we’ll see extremes either way”. He suggested that a balanced approach in handling global issues.
In his first mass as pope, Leo XIV emphasized faith, global outreach, and defending human dignity.
He warned of growing indifference fueled by wealth, technology, and power.
Pope Leo issued strong criticism, ‘violations of human dignity in the most dramatic manners’ across the world and ‘other wounds that afflict our society.’
Leo XIV also called for renewed focus on spiritual values over material gain.
Though American by birth, Pope Leo XIV is no political ally to Trump.
His background in missionary service, his concern for migrants, and his brother’s candid remarks all suggest he will speak out when human dignity is threatened.
Observers now wait to see how Pope Leo XIV’s views will shape Vatican policy. And how he will respond to growing political pressure from the West