May 14th, 2025
Create an account or log in to unlock unlimited access!
Trump and Pope Leo are two important Americans. They work in different places and do different things.
One leader said 'Fight!' The other leader said 'Peace.' They had different ideas for the world.
President Trump and Pope Leo XIV are very different people.
Now, two very important people in the world are Americans.
Some people thought the Catholic Church did not choose an American pope for a long time. They thought this because America is a very strong country in the world. But last week, a man from America, Robert F. Prevost, became the new pope. His name is now Pope Leo XIV.
David Gibson said many people in the world will think Leo's election is good.
Pope Leo is an American person who works with people around the world.
People were surprised and happy when a cardinal who was not famous became the leader. Then they talked a lot about how two Americans could be the most important people in the world.
Trump likes to be the most important person. American Catholics voted for Trump, not the other person.
Trump put a picture online of himself like a pope. Some people did not like it.
But Trump said Leo was good and said it was "very good" that the new pope was from America.
Pope Leo is like a leader too. He talks to people in small groups. He was a missionary in Peru before. Now he works for the Vatican.
This Pope Leo is not like other popes.
Leo is like Trump. He talks about the media. He wants journalists in prison to be free. He thinks free speech is good. But Trump is not nice to journalists.
Trump and Pope Leo are different kinds of leaders.
In February, Leo shared an article that said, "Jesus wants us to love everyone the same."
This happened after Vance talked about people coming to the country.
Leo spoke Italian to many people in a big square. He said: "We should be a church that helps people and is open to everyone, like this square."
He said the church is very old and important. He said it is more important than politics and social media.
Steven Millies said religion and politics are not the same. He said they want different things.
Francis and Cardinal Prevost were bishops. They taught the Gospel. They said the Gospel helps poor people, sick people, and people who suffer. Trump is different. He does not do this as president or a businessman.
Is what Pope Leo thinks like what Americans think?
Experts say Leo lived in Peru for many years. He is from Peru and another country. This helps him understand people, power, religion, and politics better.
Leo is different from Trump. Leo wants to help people who need help the most. Trump stopped help from America. Leo did not talk about his American family in his first speech. He did not speak English. Some people think this shows he cares about the whole world.
A man said Leo is the first pope from the USA. But maybe he is the second pope from the Americas.
He said: "The pope talks to people from all countries. He wants to help people. He does not want to be strong over them. This is very different from the leaders in the US now."
Some American church leaders say Leo is not very American. He became pope, but being American did not help him. Trump was important at that time.
Six American church leaders talked to reporters. They said Leo was not very American. They thought he would work well with the government.
Someone asked if they chose Leo because of Trump. They said no.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan from New York said, 'My brother cardinals did not think he was important like another person.'
The cardinals knew about things in the United States.
Millies said: "It is good to have a pope from the US. He knows the US well, but he is not like US politicians now."
Darlene Superville from Associated Press helped with this story.
May 14th, 2025
Trump Can Send Migrants Back Quickly: Court Says Yes
Trump Can Send Migrants Back Quickly: Court Says Yes
Boat tips over on lake: 8 people die
Boat tips over on lake: 8 people die
Toy Company Asks Court to Stop Trump's Tax on Toys
Toy Company Asks Court to Stop Trump's Tax on Toys
Brad Lander: Arrest at Court in New York
Brad Lander: Arrest at Court in New York
Trump May Still Control Soldiers in Los Angeles
Trump May Still Control Soldiers in Los Angeles
Alaska: First time! Hot weather warning.
Alaska: First time! Hot weather warning.
Man Says 'No' to Crime in Court: Human Smuggling Case in Tennessee
Man Says 'No' to Crime in Court: Human Smuggling Case in Tennessee
No to Trump's Order: Judges Agree with Democrats
No to Trump's Order: Judges Agree with Democrats
Big Protests Against Trump in US Cities
Big Protests Against Trump in US Cities
More border rules to stay.
More border rules to stay.
Create an account or log in to continue reading and join the Lingo Times community!