re: On the subject of Pope Leo

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Give me quotes from Leo, not antagonistic media. Let us judge his words, good or bad.

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Thanks for confirming your bias. The writer is pro-Leo and his actions

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Pope Leo calls on U.S. bishops to stand up for migrants’ rights

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Instead, some bishops appear to be too busy listening to their own voices on television. (Take Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, who on a recent Fox News appearance likened Charlie Kirk to the Apostle Paul.)

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It’s not partisan politics to state Catholic Church teachings. It is doing what the Catholic faith and tradition call them to do

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And I gave you direct quotes from him in response to clergy seeking his guidance about US policy

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“I wish that they were stronger in their own voice.”

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You have in your hands a very great task, which is to accompany the people who truly and profoundly need a sign that God never abandons anyone: not the smallest, not the poorest, not the foreigner, not anyone.”

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“The church cannot be silent,”

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So its hogwash for you to be defending the pope for doing what he is actually doing; advocating violating US law

I think it's pretty clear and obvious at this point that this pope is going to be Francis 2.0. But that is okay, as he is just one man and one bishop.

His church is not the one that God founded on Pentecost in 33 AD. The Roman Catholic church (RCC) was founded in 1054 AD following the breakup of the Chalcedonian communion. The RCC teaches that Jesus is physically present in Communion, which is patently false. In John 6:53, Jesus is speaking metaphorically, not literally. The Disciples weren't literally consuming His flesh, but rather it was an emblem of their love for God.

More importantly, since its schism, the RCC has adopted many false doctrines and dogmas. These include the various Marian dogmas that cross the line from "veneration" into idolatry. Embellished statues of Mary can be found across pilgrimages hosted by the RCC. While Mary was very important and should be honored, the RCC is wobbling on this metaphorical tightrope and tumbling down into sin. It's no wonder why lots of young people my age convert to Catholicism for purely material reasons, such as its admittedly beautiful churches or its rich tradition.

But neither the tradition of man nor his works can save us. Paul wrote in Ephesians that we are saved by grace through faith alone. Meaning, we should find a church that teaches the Word to its fullest truth and in context.

I pray for the repentance of Rome and its communion with the Christian faith.

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The Roman Catholic church (RCC) was founded in 1054 AD following the breakup of the Chalcedonian communion

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Yeah, no.

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That's the thing... he IS being judged by his own words.

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Which words in Dilexi Te, or otherwise, exactly?

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" Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants' duties toward their country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens."

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Interesting how this is stated in such a way as to make it sound like "political authorities" are subordinate to the papacy.

Screw that guy.

I don't disagree with that. Simultaneously, that's why I think it's important to understand what he actually says.

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If your only quotes of his that are forming your opinions are:

“I wish that they were stronger in their own voice.”

"“The church cannot be silent,”

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Asking copilot:

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Pope Leo XIV has made strong, emotionally resonant statements on both immigration and climate change, continuing the legacy of Pope Francis while adding his own American perspective. Here's a structured summary of his key remarks:

?? Immigration
Pope Leo has been outspoken in defending the dignity of migrants and criticizing harsh immigration policies, especially those in the United States:

Solidarity with Migrants: In a meeting with Bishop Mark Seitz and immigration advocates, Leo said:

Critique of Deportation Policies: He condemned mass deportations and called them “an injustice,” urging the Church in the U.S. to be more united and forceful in its in its support for immigrants.

Homily at Jubilee of Migrants:

Response to Political Rhetoric: Leo pushed back against the idea of ranking love for others

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Climate Change
Pope Leo has embraced and expanded Pope Francis’ ecological teachings, calling for urgent action and spiritual renewal:

Laudato Si’ Anniversary Conference:

Call for Ecological Conversion:

Criticism of Climate Denial: Without naming names, Leo rebuked those who “deride the increasingly evident signs of climate change” and “blame the poor for the very thing that affects them the most”.

Political Engagement: He urged citizens and NGOs to pressure governments for stronger environmental regulations and to take active roles in shaping policy.

Pope Leo’s statements reflect a deep moral urgency—he frames both immigration and climate justice as spiritual imperatives, not just political issues.

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the Pope is only infallible when speaking ex cathedra,

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Hence my statement. The fact you believe that or any catholic believes that is following in a man made religious power grab.

No. You were stating that we believe the Pope is infallible, and that is not the case.