This Easter, An American Pope Confronts an American War

Author: Paul Elie

April 4, 2026

Writing for the The New Yorker, Paul Elie discusses Pope Leo XIV's engagement with contemporary geopolitics, particularly in response to recent actions by the Trump administration. While maintaining political neutrality, Pope Leo XIV has drawn on Catholic social teaching and moral language to address the ethical responsibilities of political leaders, especially on issues related to migration and conflict.  

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