- Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, stated he is not a Donald Trump supporter and will not get involved in US politics, though he commended US bishops for confronting the administration on migration.
- Leo said he recognised the influence of the United States on world affairs and mentioned migration as one of the issues important to the Catholic Church.
- Leo made clear he is not a Trump supporter, adding that he and his brother Luis Prevost, a self-described “MAGA-type,” who has met the US president, are in "different places.”
- The Pope committed to appointing more women to leadership roles within the church but dismissed the possibility of ordaining women as deacons or priests, pending further study.
- He affirmed Pope Francis' welcoming message for LGBTQ+ Catholics but indicated that the church's core doctrine on sexuality is unlikely to change soon.
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