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Laura Loomer lamented that the new pope ‘is anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open Borders, and a total Marxist like Pope Francis,’ adding that it’s ‘GROSS’ that he now leads the Catholic Church

It didn’t take long for right-wing media figures and MAGA provocateurs to cry out in rage over the election of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV after it was revealed that he’d publicly criticized JD Vance and expressed sympathy for immigrants and George Floyd.

Despite feeling national pride over the fact that the Chicago-born Prevost has become the first American pope in history, conservative pundits and Trump loyalists fumed over the “WOKE MARXIST POPE” and complained that he is “worse than Francis,” referencing the previous pontiff known for his progressive values.

Even before the “dark horse” American cardinal was elected the 267th pope, former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon warned about Prevost’s views, claiming that he would be a poor choice for the MAGA movement.

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[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 33 points 4 days ago

Imagine being more conservative than the Catholic Church.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago

I'm not catholic anymore but I'm getting real sick of people who converted because they like the vibes the religion had in the fucking 1500s.

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 15 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

Are we talking about the one that died or his new replacement?

Edit: its about the new Pope (Pope Leo) not the old pope (pope Francis). Apparently the dead progressive pope was replaced with another progressive pope. Cool

[–] turtlesareneat@discuss.online 9 points 3 days ago (8 children)

Old pope appointed the bishops who appointed new pope so liberal was pretty much guaranteed. The American thing was a surprise.

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[–] gradual@lemmings.world 16 points 3 days ago (4 children)

is anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open Borders, and a total Marxist

Wtf I love the pope now!

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[–] PurpleTentacle@lemmy.world 25 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

That's probably one of the most positive things written about the new pope.

From what I have read so far, he's the "middle of the road" candidate, your average, run-of-the-mill, Catholic bishop:

A little anti-LGBT, just a bit of a pedophile protector and apologist, default-sexist ... but not hard-line enough to make any of it his entire personality.

[–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 28 points 4 days ago

Yeah he's a conservative. But that's not enough for Republicans anymore, you need to be a full blown fascist or you're not acceptable.

[–] oyzmo@lemmy.world 26 points 4 days ago

Very good! I see this as confirmation that they elected the right man for the job 😊

[–] pinguin@fault.su 21 points 4 days ago (3 children)

I’m ever so closer to crossing Trump suggesting the US goes to war with the Vatican City off my 2025 bingo card…

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[–] lipilee@feddit.nl 15 points 3 days ago

I didn't care about who the new pope was but he's getting more sympathetic by the minute.

[–] RedditIsDeddit@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago (5 children)

MAGA needs to learn new words. Radical leftist marxist communists (which are all contradictory things) is pretty fucking stupid.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 16 points 4 days ago

Of course Laura Loonie is against anything that is good in the world.

[–] PwnTra1n@lemmy.world 20 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I’ve posted this before but they don’t get to say “not my pope” they don’t get a vote. That’s the reality of faith based leaderships.

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[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 21 points 4 days ago (1 children)

These people would've literally crucified Jesus

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[–] comador@lemmy.world 16 points 4 days ago (4 children)
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[–] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Trump, who was almost certainly unaware of the new pope’s criticisms of him and his immigration policies in the past, sent Leo XIV his well wishes after he was made the head of the Catholic Church.

Imagine having to be the staffer to explain to Trump that the “first ever” American pope that he’s hoping will somehow sign on to his sacrilegious Anti-Christ bullshit is actually going to be the ultimate nightmare for him to deal with.

Pope Francis on steroids. Pope Leo XIV has a record of being pro-workers’ rights. He was the exact right pick for pope to stem the rising fascist tide that’s trying to co-opt religion.

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 17 points 4 days ago (3 children)

You think thats bad? You should read what their so called messiahs policies were.

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[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

This article basically just gives a platform to right wing nutjons and their conspiracy theories

Why isn't there a single quote from Pope Leo XIV?

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