Pope Leo says he loves US but he is pope first, American second
Pope Leo says his mission is to serve a universal Church, and he hopes to visit the United States soon, though no trip is planned.
- On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV told NBC News he hopes to visit the United States soon, though nothing is set in stone, praising America's historic principle of inviting foreigners to be part of the country.
- Earlier this month, Pope Leo sent a letter marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, writing that receiving immigrants with compassion is a recognition of human dignity.
- Trump has previously criticized the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and "catering to the left," while Pope Leo expressed "no fear" of the administration, having condemned threats against Iran and Venezuela.
- Speaking to Noticias Telemundo, Pope Leo offered a message of hope to migrants, stating that society "cannot be built" on offenses or crimes and urging people to have courage to live in peace.
- Reflecting on his identity, Leo stated he understands his mission as pastor of a universal Church, acknowledging the "great significance" of being the first American pope and the principles that have been part of being American.
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KEZI 9 NewsPope Leo XIV deepened his family history, revealing that his ancestors included both enslaved people and slave owners.
Il Tempo
Quotidiano Nazionale(Agenzia Vista) Rome, July 30, 2026 "Regarding the epochal phenomenon of migration, Leo XIV recalled the consciences of those who, in the world, have institutional responsibilities. Personally I believe indisputable - and I fully share - the Pontiff's consideration of the insuperable need to put aside the logic of the emergency - completely unproductive, as it is now without a doubt - and to engage in interventions of strategy of governance of t…
Catholic Review
The Catholic SunPope Leo on his ancestry, and how he's a 'pope who happens to be American'
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV spoke with Tom Llamas of NBC News July 29 about being the first American pope, his diverse ancestry and whether he might be coming to the U.S. soon. “You are the first American pope. It’s something you don’t speak about often,” Llamas noted, asking, “How important is being American to you, and what do you love about America?” “First of all, just to clarify, I think of myself more as the pope who happens to be American,”…
Pope Leo on His Ancestry, and How He’s a ‘Pope Who Happens To Be American'
Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in Piazza della Liberta in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, July 26, 2026. He appealed for dialogue, diplomacy and prayers for a just peace in the Holy Land and the Middle East. (Photo: OSV News/Remo Casilli, Reuters) By OSV News (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV spoke with Tom Llamas of NBC News July 29 about being the first American pope, his diverse ancestry and whether he might be coming to the U.S. soon. “You are t…
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