‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally
Summary
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and praised him as a strong supporter of social justice, migration rights, and reparations. They discussed issues affecting vulnerable communities, including immigration policies and the Catholic Church’s apology for its role in slavery.Key Facts
- Brandon Johnson is the mayor of Chicago and a progressive Democrat.
- Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and holds a high global religious position.
- They met privately in Rome to talk about social justice, migration, and reparations.
- Johnson thanked the pope for opposing wars and supporting vulnerable people.
- The pope apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in slavery, which supports Chicago’s push for reparations.
- Johnson highlighted Chicago’s resistance to federal immigration raids under President Trump’s policies.
- Gifts given to the pope included letters from immigrant families and sports memorabilia.
- The meeting aimed to strengthen Chicago’s efforts on human rights with the pope’s global influence.
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