Pope Leo Appoints Three Anti-Trump Bishops Amid White House Feud
Summary
Pope Leo XIV has appointed three new bishops in the United States who have spoken critically about President Donald Trump’s actions. These appointments come during a public disagreement between Pope Leo and President Trump.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV named Evelio Menjivar as bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia.
- Menjivar criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies as aggressive and possibly illegal.
- Father Gary Studniewski and Father Robert Boxie III were appointed auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington.
- Boxie expressed concern over efforts to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the U.S.
- Studniewski condemned the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as disturbing and upsetting.
- President Trump criticized Pope Leo’s stance on the U.S. war in Iran and called him weak on crime and foreign policy.
- The pope and President Trump have a public feud, with Trump making comments about the pope’s position.
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