As the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV got straight to the point. In his first speech, he quietly sent a strong message to Donald Trump: stop yelling, start listening.
“We do not need loud, forceful ommunication, but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice,” the Pope said.
It was a peaceful but clear reminder that true strength comes from kindness, not noise.
Trump is known for shouting insults, late-night angry posts, and handing out cruel nicknames. His team—like JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Stephen Miller—often copies him, attacking judges, immigrants, and anyone who speaks out.
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Pope Leo, however, believes it’s time to put an end to this.
Before becoming Pope, Leo was Cardinal Robert Prevost. He’s American, and he’s the first U.S.-born Pope. He was close to Pope Francis, who also spoke out against Trump’s wall and anti-immigrant policies.
Pope Leo is not a fan of cruel language or cruel policies. Just last month, he posted online criticizing Trump and El Salvador’s President Bukele for laughing about detaining immigrants in a mega-prison. It wasn’t funny. The prison is known for its harsh conditions, and the Pope disliked that behavior.
He also once shared an article titled “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.” True faith means loving everyone the same—not putting one country first and ignoring the others.
In his speech, Pope Leo said we need to “disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred.” He said, “Let us free it from aggression.” This sounds like a call for peace—not just in war zones, but in how we talk to each other.
He added, “Peace begins with each one of us: in how we look at others, listen to others, and speak about others. We must say ‘no’ to the war of words and images.”
Trump, as usual, seems to have missed the message. On Truth Social, he wrote, “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope… I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV.”
The problem is, this Pope isn’t cheering for Trump. He’s actually calling him out.
Pope Leo’s speech is more than just words. It’s a message to all of us—especially leaders. Speak kindly. Listen more. Help those without a voice. Don’t build walls with your words. Build bridges with compassion.
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