A new Pope, the first ever American, Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been selected. What are your thoughts?

[Anonymous]

CNN---Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

He’s now known as Pope Leo XIV.

Prevost, 69, from Chicago, Illinois, is the first ever pope from the United States.

In his first words as pope, a visibly emotional Leo said to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square: “Peace be with you all.”

Addressing the crowd in St. Peter’s Square, Leo paid tribute to the late pontiff Francis, urging the crowd to remember his predecessor’s legacy before outlining his vision for the Catholic Church.

“We have to seek together to be a missionary church. A church that builds bridges and dialogue,” he said. Speaking in Italian to thousands of Catholic faithful, Leo called on people to “show our charity” to others “and be in dialog with love.”

Leo was chosen just two days after a group of 133 Cardinals gathered in conclave to select a new pontiff.

[DrPepper12]

His comments on Trump, Vance, guns, refugees & the darkness gathered over USA since MAGA are 🤌🏻 chefs kiss PERFECT!!

"As Trump & Bukele use Oval to [laugh emoji] Feds’ illicit deportation of a US resident… once an undoc-ed Salvadorean himself, now-DC [auxiliary bishop] Evelio [Menjivar] asks, ‘Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?'” the tweet reads."

"On Feb. 3, Prevost shared a link to a National Catholic Reporter article headlined “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others" That article took issue with remarks Trump’s vice president made during a Jan. 29 Fox News interview, in which he stated: “There is a Christian concept that you love your family and then you love your neighbor, and then you love your community, and then you love your fellow citizens, and then after that, prioritize the rest of the world. A lot of the far-left has completely inverted that.”

Prevost was also an active participant in US political discussion during Trump’s first term — in 2017 retweeting a post from Palmo that said, “Calling refugee bans ‘a dark hour of US history,’ [Chicago Archbishop] Blase [Cupich] says ‘the world is watching as we abandon our commitment to American values

’The same year, he shared a message that reads, “Saying Trump’s ‘bad hombres’ line fuels ‘racism and nativism,’ Cali bishops send preemptive blast on DACA repeal.”

The new pope expressed his opinion on other subjects as well.

In October 2017, Prevost retweeted a call for new US gun control from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) after a gunman murdered 60 people in Las Vegas.

“To my colleagues: your cowardice to act cannot be whitewashed by thoughts and prayers. None of this ends unless we do something to stop it,” Murphy wrote..”.”

[SeekerOfTruth007]

My conscience is disturbed by a supposedly christian leader who thinks lawbreakers are to be pitied.

His apostle, Paul, commanded believers to obey the government "because the government does not bear the SWORD in vain," and he was speaking of Rome specifically at that time. The Romans would kill you just as soon as look at you, and Paul told Christians to obey the Secular Government, something Christians flat out refuse to obey.

[OhMyMan]

Do you always interpret current events through a left-wing ideological prism?

[beefcakebradybatson]

@SeekerOfTruth007 MAGANS would kill POC soon as look at us.(Also, LGBTQAIs, immigrants, etc.)

[molonski2]

As an ex Catholic and a product of the system , I would rarely Cheer a Pope..
But on this one " Bravo Sir " , and I genuinely wish you well , may we all learn our lessons , and its great that he has expressed such opinions.

[beefcakebradybatson]

@molonski2 Pope Robbie, I mean, Pope Leo. Congrats, Your Holiness !!!1

[SeekerOfTruth007]

@beefcakebradybatson Yeah. I admit, if I was in the majority, I'd obey God and stone LGBtQs and burn witches at the stake, because God said so.

[molonski2]

@beefcakebradybatson
Absolutely bro 4 sure

[beefcakebradybatson]

@SeekerOfTruth007 And shun fat broads?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

@beefcakebradybatson Hey, if they are unfuckable, they're unfuckable.

I've literally told some women they are "unfuckable" and need to lose weight.

[molonski2]

You are doing them a public health service.

[beefcakebradybatson]

@SeekerOfTruth007 Surprised they didn't beat you up !!!

[Avicenna]

@OhMyMan: He does see everything through a leftist ideological prism. Imagine what he’s like in real life.,,…

[DrPepper12]

@OhMyMan. WWJD?

[strateguy632]

I feel if i were catholic, i would oppose. This is a mistake because he was not a cardinal yet.

I also oppose the number you wrote because, catholic THEMSELVES defined and required "practiced catholic" in pictures

From catholic website

A complaint by a catholic

This is not me demanding expect , THEY require practiced. If so 1.1 billion nominal x 29% = 330 million around same as total u. s. population. Many but far less than 1.4 bn. Claimed.

If the pope released "weekly mass and confession " in a traditional way, then more would stay catholic, and those people not doing those 2, would not be "missing" those requirements.

[strateguy632]

I mea "cardinals form the papal conclave" first.

[strateguy632]

Called "College of Cardinals" look at the list at link.

In fact this election result is suspicious.

https://cardinals.fiu.edu/a-z-now.htm

[SueShe]

The new pope has clearly indicated that he will impose a ecclesiastic tax of 31% to the the non Catholics. Let's not forget that the new pope's inaugural speech has been written by the White House upon the request of their current tenant.

The new pope was elected after a secret diplomatic mail handed over to the conclave indicated that the tax for the Vatican will be abolished if a US pope was elected, hence the white smoke shortly after.

Thus, I don't think anything positive about this fellow as it has clearly been a setup. Remember that a high ranking US official visited the former pope hours before he passed away. How strange and what a coincidence, isn't it?

[DrPepper12]

AA has a meeting nearby. You should attend.

[SueShe]

@DrPepper12 I did not meet the minimum security requirements :-(

[DrPepper12]

Lol !!!

[molonski2]

hahahaha , very good , I admire your humour..
Fortunately , he is actually anti all of that.

[lyrem04]

I’m a Christian but I’ve never really understood the need for a Pope. At the end of the day he’s human like the rest of us. We already have Jesus and the Bible as our guide and that’s more than enough. I get the importance of pastors and church leaders but putting someone on a pedestal like the Pope feels like idolizing a person and to me that’s wrong.

[molonski2]

Its far more about setting example and agenda , leadership , leading my example which this guy certainly will , its not a financial gain , its actually the opposite , the ability to address agenda , situation.

[Grond21]

Jesus made Peter the first Pope and each pope after is a direct successor

[ManOnFire]

@lyrem04 I feel the same. Jesus also said not to call any earthly man your father (Matt.23:9) in the sense of any religious figure. I feel like the pope was invented to control the early Europeans.

[NicholasRedone]

The more curious thing 👀 👀 is why the new Pope decided to appear "in the red outfit and white, much like the 'conservative' Benedict XVI aka Cardinal Ratzinger. Unless because Leo is also of the modest ilk of Francis however since "Francis had already appeared at the balcony after election all in white in 2013" it would seem Leo the 14th decided to "opt not to steal his thunder by repeating the same look twice" it seems? Aka all white cassock versus what you see he appeared in the red and the white and the gold on the balcony.

Again looking much like John Paul II or Benedict XVI by wearing "some may say traditional post Papal election attire" 🎭 🎨

[SeekerOfTruth007]

I've been saying this for a long time, but this fulfils Daniel's "End of the Age" prophecies, and God's judgment against the USA and the world system is about to happen.

https://www.youtube.com/live/SV2kEMUnrSE?si=6VgIGiyx8k_iMU6i

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Just to be clear, I'm predicting something which the "Day is a year" theory of Prophecy in the Bible, specifically Daniel, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah, is indicating it should happen in the year 2065, which is 40 years in the future from now.

We gotta have even more abortionists and homosexuals in power, and then God will destroy them all, just as he did to Israel some 2515 year ago regarding the same sins (see Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Daniel, et al).

[supercutebutt]

Oh, it's about to happen alright. Fascists are going to Hell. This includes you. It's been prophecized. :)

[MisterWack]

He is the first American Pope which I find pretty cool being American myself.

He also doesn’t hold back on criticism, standing against President Trump’s immigration policy and not being the biggest fan of Vice President JD Vance.

I believe this Pope is able to speak his mind and serve those of Catholic faith well also make a lot of people proud of the work ahead. I wish him success in this new role.

God Bless the Vatican and God Bless the Pope.

[Ariesman81]

Yet the kingdom of God has the strictest laws of entry known to man. And the Vatican has the some of the strongest walls in history. Hypocrisy?

[MisterWack]

@Ariesman81 I could talk about “the one who builds towers”, “the one who projects himself as a prophet”, and those that tell lies & tell people their desires in order to make them sin….
Though I won’t.

[NicholasRedone]

@MisterWack not to mention he speaks he speaks : English 😋

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Well, I see that some people talk about a supposedly leftist pope. Knowing the Catholics of my country, their leftism looks more like the good old right wing with some episodic progressive moments. I take it that everything not far-right can look like left, that is, when you're at the far-right. Anyhow if a pope can at least not add more conservatism to this rising fascination for conservatism then it's already good news to me

[SolitarySolace]

I have a cautiously positive view of Pope Leo XIV. He seems grounded in tradition without being harsh, and I appreciate that he leads with a pastoral tone rather than political activism. If he can restore strength to Church doctrine while still offering compassion, I think he could do a lot of good. We’ll see how he handles pressure, but I’m hopeful.
- Eva ❤️

[DrPepper12]

See my post if you think he's not political guess again...

[Asker]

I view his appointment with cautious optimism. Curious as to his position on women and if he'll take a harder stance on exposing those that are not in anyway good for the church. I'm a firm believer in actions speaking louder than words, so yes, we'll see how he handles it all.

[SolitarySolace]

@DrPepper12, Appreciating a pastoral tone and concern for compassion doesn’t mean someone is blind to political leanings. I acknowledged that we’ll have to see how he handles pressure—including political pressure. But dismissing a cautious and balanced view just because it isn’t hostile enough to your liking doesn’t strengthen your argument—it shows your bias.

[molonski2]

@DrPepper12
Very political and in this current situation thats absolutely grand.

[Jersey2]

He was a long shot they said but he was selected almost immediately so the 133 Cardinals from 70 countries must have thought very highly of him. Minimum of 2/3 majority was needed for him to win and rumor is he had a lot more than that.

They said an American Pope wouldn’t be selected in this and other conclaves but perhaps he is meant to be a bulwark against Trump. Who knows… we will see.

[Friendlybro79]

One good luck to anyone who truly cares about the good thing their religion brings to the world.

Two I'd love for the new pope to figure out how to stop minors being molested by their priests with some transparency to know a proactive plan.

Three I can't believe how Republicans are insane for already bashing the guy for repeating verses in the same Bible they claim to covet. They're trying to rewrite what it is to be Christian. It's unreal.

[LiamJHayden]

I'm not a Catholic, but have worked on a slew of clergy abuse cases so I will just leave this here.

https://catholicvote.org/survivors-urge-vatican-investigate-cardinal-prevosts-handling-abuse-cases/

[NicholasRedone]

@LiamJHayden not to mention Vatican budget deficits, who knows how this new Pope Leo the 14th will be able to have any financial qualifications to make the church either profit again or either better investment knowledge

[molonski2]

@NicholasRedone
Once they lost Pell , the financial Aussie Wizard , they were basically cooked !

[NicholasRedone]

@molonski2 I never googled if pell was financially qualified or educated financially formally aka diploma bachelor degree in finance

[NicholasRedone]

@molonski2 the real issue is why the Vatican City or the Holy See or whomever "hold the properties or art or trusts for the assets" that are worth millions or billions - surely at some point the gold or the wealthy adoration may have to be sold someday by a future pope to keep from defaulting or falling into a failed Country? Aka debts, expenses - pensions especially sound like they'll be a real drain financially and lawsuits never ending worldwide :( yet hey, it's not our problem I'm not a clergyman so I'm just you know. Observing as someone as "technically a Catholic" sigh me

[NicholasRedone]

@molonski2 I could even imagine one day, ", religions" just have "one major big temple or big cathedral or big church" per head city or per head office and that's it. Not scattered around towns

[NicholasRedone]

@molonski2 having ", a church on every corner" is what drains a worldwide organisation that's not exactly a profit thing

[molonski2]

@NicholasRedone
Pell was a qualified Accountant , plus Economics degree , ex- AFL footballer ( you can see why he loved that ) , one of the reasons he was hated by many was his $$$ and cents approach to historic child abuse , sexual abuse.
This was why I left the Church , but I had to suffer all the primary school nonsense , now in part some of it was very positive ( Sport for example ) .

[NicholasRedone]

@molonski2 do you think the Catholic church will specifically the Vatican eventually fall out of money and be superseded by rising religions by population from Buddhism to Islam to Hinduism/ etc?

[NicholasRedone]

@molonski2 it seems like Catholicism especially Roman based, is on its last century or so given you know losing revenue, losing interest, and all the controversies

[molonski2]

Well Nick , I live in hope mate , I'd love to see every Catholic be Buddhist like myself.

Sabai Sabai ❤️

[Anonymous]

My thoughts are that I hope we are not going to have to hear about this over and over and over again nonstop for the next two months like we did for the last month. Enough already. Too much coverage. We get it. There's a new Pope. Good for the Catholic people I wish them well but PLEASE! Enough already. It takes time away from more important news. Keep the coverage confined to the religious news outlets please.

PS: I hear this guy is another lefty like the last guy.

[Opinion Owner]

The Catholic church is moving so far left I was surprised they even elected a Christian.

[Asker]

It's kind of hard to suppress something that affects the lives of 1.4 Billion people. I don't think there is much, outside of what Covid did, that affects the world on such a global scale, hence you will definitely hear about it for weeks on end.

[MannMitAntworten]

Yup, a Lefty. Like most Catholics. Doc Pepper is already beating his drum of praise for this Chicagoan. If only we could build the wall to surround New York City island area, Los Angeles County, Chicago, and the entire Bay Area and take the law abiding’s rights there away (since they don’t want them anyway in exchange for all the drugs, their one way open border (they can go in but never out from their urban hell holes) , abortions, sex changes, the homeless, and sexual deviances of all forms since they seem to prefer all of the aforementioned over liberty and Constitutional Rights … then the rest of us can get back to living with peace and plenty.

[Opinion Owner]

If they had any sense they would have picked a conservative this time. They thought they were going to get young people with this last guy by picking a liberal. But instead they lost young people since he has been Pope. Apparently they learned nothing. Should have picked a conservative. The 18-24 year olds in America are leaning more right than several generations before them. More and more of them are trending Republican.

So apparently the Catholic church is going in the wrong direction again.

[Opinion Owner]

Great choice. This guy covered for pedophiles in the church.

"From the moment Robert Prevost was appointed prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops in 2023, attempts to erase the clues about how he covered-up two priests accused of paedophilia in his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, have multiplied. Including the ‘persecution’ of the alleged victims' lawyer. And the appointment of a ‘friendly’ bishop. New scandal in the Vatican."

newdailycompass.com/.../paedophile-priests-cover-up-casts-shadows-over-prevost-cardinal-who-selects-bishops

[Opinion Owner]

"It's kind of hard to suppress something that affects the lives of 1.4 Billion people."

What about the other 6.7 billion who don't care? Where's the respect for them? They have to be subjected to this 24/7 around the clock for the next 3 months?

[Avicenna]

@MannMitAntworten: Pepper isn‘t Catholic. He‘s Marxist.

[MannMitAntworten]

I never said he was. I was speaking towards his “leanings” … very ‘left’.

[supercutebutt]

If you think loving thy neighbor is "woke" and you are against that, then you aren't a Christian.

[Opinion Owner]

When you think that "love thy neighbor" only applies to people who violated your laws and entered your country illegally and put them up free in first class hotels with room service while US veterans who risked their lives to protect innocent people are sleeping on the streets and starving then yes, that's woke and not Christian.

When "thy neighbor" that you love so much is Palestinian terrorists who support brutally attacking, raping and murdering innocent Israeli women and children while ignoring the acts of terrorism and the people who are the victims of it, you are woke and not Christian.

The last Pope displayed a Palestinian flag in the Vatican crèche at Christmas, and did NOTHING to honor and remember the innocent Israelis that they slaughtered... that's woke and not Christian.

If they want to be credible they need to PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH.

[thegreenyogi]

I think it was a good choice. What's interesting is that his first two names are Robert ( the male version of my real first name) and Francis ( my brothers name). So for that alone I approve the choice that was made.

[QuestionObsession]

If that is how you go about approving people in power, then we don't need elections, just pick whoever has the same birthdate or Zodiac sign or number of letters in their name as ourselves 👍🏻

[thegreenyogi]

@QuestionObsession This is precisely why I avoid interacting on questions. You're all too triggered by anything anyone says on here.

[strateguy632]

I guess you voted rfk' robert?

[QuestionObsession]

@thegreenyogi I was triggered yes. Sorry

[thegreenyogi]

@QuestionObsession No worries. Apology accepted.

[QuestionObsession]

@thegreenyogi thank you. I remembered you from other comments. You are sweet

[thegreenyogi]

@QuestionObsession Yes I am a sweet, kind person and sometimes I like to be funny or sarcastic when there's not really much else to say. I'm sorry I triggered you.

[QuestionObsession]

@thegreenyogi I am sorry that I made a sarcastic comment. I did not see it is you indeed, sweet kind lady :-) And yes you are funny too as much as I recall from your comments elsewhere.

[MuddyMole]

I guess he's not quite as ancient as the last few, so he might last a bit longer - although the last time they had one this young, he barely lasted a month, so who knows...

[Douglas1180]

Let us not forget the woke mob's relentless efforts to undermine traditional institutions. They'll undoubtedly try to twist this historic event into an American/Russian conspiracy.

[Kaneki05]

Yeah Donal Trump is a great choice for Pope really glad he announced it before this faker could take stage.

[ManOnFire]

Well, I just lost my bet on Kalshi lol. I am not Catholic so I have no thoughts on him one way or another.

[inforepository]

I'm Orthodox and not Catholic so I only have so much to say. I hope he's outspoken on moral issues like abortion and traditional marriage and acts as a mediator in the ongoing wars.

[imfreeze95]

I’m going to an Orthodox Church as well.

[NicholasRedone]

Doubt we'll ever see a pope who rewrites all the rules - say yes to contraception, yes to secularist political parties anyone lol 😆😂

[Still-alive]

Sounds good to me heh. anti maga popes are a-ok in my book

[Shiprex]

Sound like a sound bloke

[DrPepper12]

YAAAASS!!!

[NicholasRedone]

@Still-alive the real issue facing the Vatican and wider church is: they're apparently according to google, losing money (deficits)

[Notherndude84]

He seems Just, kind and well educated. He’s the antithesis of Donald Trump in terms of strong leadership and ability to build bridges instead of walls. The United States is promoting hate and division, it’s refreshing to see a leader do the opposite.

[Stevepro68]

Well the Pope mobile may have a Da Bears bumper sticker on it now.

[strateguy632]

Sweet!

[SeriouslyNotSerious]

Oh wow. He's from Illinois.. how I love Illinois! 😄 I sense a good energy from him.

[NicholasRedone]

@SeriouslyNotSerious he's come in like a gust of wind from the windy City,? Or is that Seattle?

[AviatorTom]

Just wondering Will he have to give up his US citizenship to become a citizen of The Vatican?

[QuestionObsession]

😂👌🏻

[alice55]

I'm happy becuase he's half French and he also seem to be very sweet and have a good heart, I have a very good first impression of him.

[Iron_Man]

Good question you put some good words in here. I’m very pleased and happy about this decision. The first pope ever that’s excellent 👍😊

[Iron_Man]

I mean the first American pope ever

[Asker]

Ha, I got your meaning. I'm surprised it took so few days to elect him. I was expecting maybe next week, but was REALLY shocked they selected an American for good reason. It's never happened before.

[Iron_Man]

I know it’s great. I’m gonna turn on the news right now and check it out.

[KostasKouvalis]

Momentous event indeed. Everyone was certain it would never happened. I'm waiting for Trump to take credit

[Asker]

He's already called the Pope that's not him, to congratulate him. LOL

[slatyb]

Maybe he can get US Catholics to vote Democratic.

[Avicenna]

It’s all about politics for you leftists. That’s not what a pope is supposed to do.

[AndrésC64]

Tim Mintion has a song that sums up my feelings quite accurately. Unfortunately, gag in their infinite wisdom 🙄, won't let me post a link. So just do a YouTube search for "Tim Mintion Pope"

[AndrésC64]

* Minchin

(Stupid voice to text and stupid proofreading) 🤷🏼‍♂️

[AndrésC64]

Let's try that link again and see if gag will let me.

https://youtu.be/JkOHDoEkPW0?si=lnlrIb5rhYQiEF4-

[Anonymous]

Zero votes for Trump to be pope. How embarrassing.

[Sluttt]

Well nostradamus prophecy was wrong. Who cares anyway. Its a cult

[NicholasRedone]

@sluttt is a Peter meant to be the conspiracy theorist if there's ever a pope Peter lol

[shortster]

What happened to the two American Cardinals ahead of him? I think one is from Massachusetts and the other is from New Jersey.

[Godihateyou]

They fucked little boys.

[Anonymous]

The "Pope", whoever it happens to be, at the time, plays no significance in mine or my wife's life at all. I'm not a Catholic, and my wife is a Vatican ONE Catholic, so Pope's are completely irrelevant

[beefcakebradybatson]

Hopefully, Robbie (sorry, Your Holiness !!!) will continue, even expand upon Pope Francis' openness in valuing EVERY human.

[QuestionObsession]

Racism even in religion.

Never been an Asian or an African pope.

[DrPepper12]

The church is SLOW. Hell they just apologized for the inquisition a few years ago!

[Asker]

Never a woman either, but I digress...

[Cubus]

Just as there was never an American nor a North American pope.

And - there was a lot of Asian and African popes. Just long time ago.

[QuestionObsession]

@Cubus What? There were African and Asian popes a long time ago? Popes have never been from any other race or continent except white/ Europe until the last deceased pope Francis was made a pope by the previous pope Benedict who was German.

[Cubus]

You think Saint Peter was from where? And many other popes from the first millenium.

[DrPepper12]

@QuestionObsession. @Cubus is correct. MANY early church leaders - popes included - were from North Africa & Middle East. It's a fact.

[Anonymous]

As far as I am concerned, he made a good impression on me, I enjoyed hearing his speech, I wish this pope a very long pontificate.

[Sammygirl9287]

Cool that he's from the US but I wanted Cardinal sarah

[DonaldDarko]

I hope this time the Catholics get an actual Pope and not a communist pretending to be one.

[NicholasRedone]

@DonaldDarko nah Francis was just a media performer - if that were true the policies would've changed on the actual church teachings in paper aka "contraception is allowed, women can be clergy, blah blah" - no changes even during and after Francis reign - go figure 😶

[Staximus]

I hope he speaks Italian and brings Lou Malnatti's to Italy haha

[DCVsMarvel2]

So it's not trump after all, huh, interesting

He sure acted like it was going to be him

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

F him and the Catholic church. Another false prophet from hell.

[Anonymous]

It won't affect American politics, because most Americans are not catholic.

[Godihateyou]

Anti Christian piece of shit. Him amd Israel's Messiah the AntiChrist.

[Panthero80]

I think it is interesting that an American was elected. I will be praying for him.

[Gwendoline]

Seems a good man. May God help him in his work.

[Sevenpointfive]

why does he look like an indian?

[exitseven]

I hear that he is a big Trump supporter.

[DrPepper12]

The Big Papa!!!

[Notherndude84]

No actually he’s critical of Trump policy

[Blackcat1952]

Another evil little shit BurN 🔥 in HELL

[Danny_dan92]

Don’t care. Not religious.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Who cares, religion is bullshit anyway.

[Anonymous]

He appears to be a wise choice.

[Gilliansayshey]

Congratulations to him

[MrZameer]

😲😲

[Anonymous]

He looks handsome and cool.

[Anonymous]

Maga is crying. It's hilarious.

[Anonymous]

An American to placate Trump

[Jmmmfi4]

I don't know... I'm not catholic

[Anonymous]

clearly a dei hire

[dragoblack]

Clearly you don't understand what DEI is, you are just using it like a slur, and dont understand DEI has no connection to or control over the catholic church.

[donthaveme]

Looks like an indian lol...

[SmokinAces2000]

Cool

[Ilovemilfs1316]

Crazy