THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent MAGA Rage Erupts as New Pope’s Views of Trump Prove Unexpectedly Harsh
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May 9, 2025 
In this discussion with Matt McManus, a political theorist and former Catholic, the backlash from MAGA supporters to the new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, is examined. McManus highlights the Pope's critical stance on right-wing figures and social justice issues. He critiques how some in the MAGA movement misinterpret Catholic teachings, emphasizing that true compassion contradicts the current embrace of nationalism. The conversation also delves into ethical responsibilities and the moral imperative of global empathy in modern politics.
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New Pope’s Social Justice Views
- The new Pope Leo XIV shows signs of pro-immigrant and social justice views inspired by Catholic social teaching.
- He opposes the death penalty and shows concern for the poor, contrasting with MAGA criticism.
Catholic Duty to Immigrants
- Catholic doctrine emphasizes care for immigrants and the vulnerable as a reflection of Christ's example.
- Pope Francis critiques current US policies as failing to live up to Catholic ideals on immigration.
Critique of Vance’s Ordo Amoris Use
- J.D. Vance’s use of Ordo Amoris is a narrow interpretation not supported by the Pope.
- Trump administration neither prioritizes help to Americans nor meets ethical duties toward the global poor.