What does he think about immigration?
The most recent activity on Pope Leo XIV’s verified X account came in mid-April, when he shared a post from a Catholic commentator criticizing Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for joking about the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident.
John Prevost, Pope Leo’s older brother and a retired Catholic school principal, recently offered a rare and personal glimpse into the man now guiding the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.
”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.”
Not left, not right – but very loud
Despite his clear critiques of Trump-era policies, Pope Leo isn’t blindly aligned with the political left, either. In fact, he’s voiced concern that Democrats’ messaging on issues like abortion can alienate working-class voters.
Those close to him say he prefers a balanced approach, one rooted in compassion, dignity, and practical justice.
His chosen name, Leo XIV, is a tribute to Pope Leo XIII — known as the “Pope of the Workers” or the “Social Pope.” He championed fair wages and labor rights while also defending property ownership and free market principles.
In short, Pope Leo XIV seems to believe the Church should be involved in politics —but never partisan. He’s signaling a desire to speak for the everyday person, the immigrant, the laborer — not the loudest voices on Twitter or the most powerful people in government.
One word, endless meaning
Was his reply a dig at Trump? A call for unity? A subtle rebuke of the chaos unfolding back home?
That’s the beauty — and the danger—of one-word answers. They leave room for interpretation. And in Pope Leo’s case, they leave a whole lot of Americans wondering what he’ll say next.
One thing’s clear: Pope Leo XIV may speak softly — but the world is listening closely. How do you view Pope Leo XIV’s approach to US politics based on his social media activity and public messages?
