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Coverage dated May 7, 2025

New pope previously shared criticism of Trump administration on social media

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Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, frequently used social media to push back against Trump administration policies, and now emphasizes unity as the new Pope.

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  1. The Hill

    New pope previously shared criticism of Trump administration on social media (opens The Hill)

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    Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, frequently used social media to push back against Trump administration policies, and now emphasizes unity as the new Pope.

  2. Forbes

    Did Pope Leo XIV Criticize Trump? What We Know As Tweets Resurface (opens Forbes)

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    The most recent tweet on an account labeled “Robert Prevost” shared a tweet denouncing Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on immigration.

  3. Rolling Stone

    MAGA Melts Down Over New Pope's Anti-Trump, Pro-Immigrant Social Media (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Donald Trump's supporters are not liking the social media of Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, which includes several posts critical of the president.

  4. NBC News

    New pope's social media posts offer some insight into his politics (opens NBC News)

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    On social media before becoming pope, Robert Prevost showed support for gun violence reform, immigration — and some disagreement with the Trump administration.

  5. New York Post

    New Pope Leo XIV spent years retweeting criticism of Trump policies (opens New York Post)

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    WASHINGTON — Newly elected Pope Leo XIV spent years amplifying criticism of President Trump’s policies on social media — with the Catholic...