Credit: Franciscans of the Immaculate / Flickr Liberals, many of whom are not Catholic, have welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who now becomes the first American-born pontiff in the Church’s history. Their enthusiasm stems in part from his past criticism of President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, along with his reputation as a theological and political moderate. Some interpret his moderate tone as a signal that he may lead the Church in a more liberal direction; however, they may be disappointed. While Pope Leo XIV appears to share Pope Francis’s concern for migrants and the poor, early signs suggest he remains firmly committed to Church teaching on key moral issues such as abortion, traditional marriage, and the…
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