Pope Leo XIV, the late Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been straightforward where he stands on immigration. He thinks that we should treat every person nicely and lovingly whatever their origins are. It has created serious disagreements with such U.S. leaders as the vice president JD Vance and the former president, Donald Trump.
JD Vance’s Words Don’t Match Church Teachings, Pope Says
In an earlier speech that JD Vance made in 2025, he mentioned “ordo amoris,” which is Latin word for “order of love.” Vance said citizens should care about their families and fellow citizens before mobilizing to help the strangers like the immigrants.
But Pope Leo XIV did not agree with this concept. According to him, love was not to be confined. According to The Daily Beast, the pope was fond of and shared postings that went against Vance’s speech. He stood by what Pope Francis taught about love not depending on who one is or where one is from.
The Pope also blamed Trump on his immigration actions.
Even before Leo XIV was Pope, Leo XIV condemned the immigration policies of GOD Donald Trump. He did not like the way Trump treated people that sought to come to the U.S. for safety or a better life.
As reported by the New York Post, Leo XIV posted a lot of things on social media criticizing strong measures taken by Trump, including the separation of families at border, which he has described as cruel. He also was concerned about the way Dreamers – young immigrants, who grew up in the U.S., but lack legal status – were treated.
The Pope’s Message Is Simple: Love Everyone
Pope Leo XIV feels that by taking care of others, especially those who are suffering, becomes the essence of what is being a Christian. That’s why he speaks when leaders choose to act against that.
The Los Angeles Times notes that the pope has continued to tell the world that migrants and refugees deserve to be treated with dignity no matter what part of the world they come from. What his actions show, is that he takes that belief seriously.
A Pope for Compassion
The statement of Pope Leo XIV makes everything clear: Hospitability and kindness towards all people do matter. The law, or a political philosophy, should never outrank the command to love our neighbors, where ever they may be.