I couldn't get on X so I copied this from an Article and didn't realize they got his Title wrong.

I was so enthralled with his message because he was stating it all so well!!!

I apologize for not catching it...

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: Cardinal Vigano Joins President Trump and Tells Pope Leo “He
: Should Get His Act Together`

: Many Catholics say they feel offended and scandalized by
: statements made by President Donald Trump concerning Leo.
: At the same time, critics point out that Jorge Bergoglio
: frequently launched his own attacks and provocations

: against Trump during his time leading the Church. Trump’s
: comments also came in the context of remarks made earlier
: in the week on the CBS program 60 Minutes. During that
: broadcast, Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy, and
: Joseph Tobin spoke critically about the president. These
: three church leaders are widely known for their strong
: support of Bergoglio’s direction for the Church and are
: often described as progressive figures within the Catholic
: hierarchy. They have also been connected by critics to
: networks surrounding the late Theodore McCarrick and are
: considered close allies and key supporters of Robert
: Prevost.

: When reporters later asked Leo about Trump’s remarks, he
: responded that he was not afraid of the Trump
: administration and that he intended to continue proclaiming
: the message of the Gospel as he believed he was called to
: do. At first glance, this statement may seem
: straightforward. However, its meaning can be interpreted in
: different ways. One interpretation could simply be that the
: Church should not fear civil authorities and that its
: spiritual mission stands above political power. Another
: possible reading is more pointed, suggesting that Leo
: specifically does not fear this particular administration,
: which could imply that other governments might inspire
: caution or restraint.

: Critics note that the Vatican has sometimes appeared cautious
: in its dealings with certain political powers. For example,
: during past tensions with the United States government,
: figures such as Hillary Clinton and John Podesta were
: accused by some observers of exerting influence that
: affected Vatican financial operations through the SWIFT
: banking system. Likewise, the Holy See’s relationship with
: China has long been controversial. The Vatican entered into
: a secret agreement with the Chinese government that allowed
: bishops approved by the state-controlled Chinese Patriotic
: Catholic Association to be recognized, a decision that many
: traditional Catholics believe compromised the Church’s
: independence.

: Observers also argue that there have been moments when Church
: leaders remained silent on controversial matters. Some
: critics believe this silence was influenced by political
: considerations or by a desire to maintain cooperation with
: powerful institutions. Tensions between the Trump
: administration and parts of the American Catholic hierarchy
: increased when federal funding that had been directed
: through USAID to Catholic organizations involved in
: immigration programs was reduced or eliminated. After that
: change, several bishops and cardinals who had previously
: maintained cordial relations with Democratic
: administrations became more openly critical of Trump.

: During the years when Democratic leaders such as Barack Obama
: and Joe Biden were in power, critics say many church
: leaders avoided confronting policies they opposed,
: including those related to abortion, LGBTQ issues, and
: gender ideology. Discussions about excommunicating Catholic
: politicians who supported abortion rights were largely
: rejected by the hierarchy, which made clear it had no
: intention of taking such action.

: Because of this context, Leo’s comment that he is unafraid of
: the Trump administration has drawn additional scrutiny.
: Some observers say the statement appears inconsistent with
: his claim that church leaders are not politicians and that
: the Gospel should not be used for political purposes. They
: argue that the message of the Gospel can be manipulated not
: only by televangelists but also by church officials who
: align themselves with political or ideological agendas.

: Critics further claim that certain Vatican initiatives have
: overlapped with broader global political programs. These
: include support for environmental policies linked to
: climate change and the United Nations’ sustainable
: development goals. Documents such as the encyclical Laudato
: Si and other initiatives have been interpreted by some as
: aligning the Vatican with international policy movements
: often associated with global institutions. President Trump,
: who has strongly opposed programs such as the UN’s Agenda
: 2030, has repeatedly criticized these trends.

: Despite his insistence that he is not acting as a political
: figure, Leo’s actions have sometimes appeared political to
: observers. On April 9 he held a private meeting with David
: Axelrod, a longtime strategist and advisor to Barack Obama.
: This meeting prompted speculation among critics about
: whether American political figures might be attempting to
: influence Vatican messaging or strategy.

: Trump himself publicly responded by urging Leo to focus on
: spiritual leadership rather than politics. He said the pope
: should use common sense, stop catering to the radical left,
: and concentrate on being a strong religious leader rather
: than a political actor. According to Trump, the current
: approach is harming both Leo’s reputation and the broader
: Catholic Church.

: Political involvement between the Vatican and governments has
: a long history. Democratic administrations in the United
: States have at times been accused of interfering in Church
: affairs, while critics also argue that Vatican leaders have
: occasionally involved themselves in American political
: debates. Bergoglio famously described Trump’s immigration
: proposals as unchristian. More recently, Leo has spoken
: about war and conflict, declaring that God blesses no war
: and that followers of Christ should not side with those who
: take up weapons.

: Some Catholic scholars argue that this position oversimplifies
: the Church’s traditional teachings on just war. In 2003,
: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger raised questions about whether
: modern warfare could still be morally justified given the
: destructive power of contemporary weapons. Earlier, Pope
: Pius XII had said that nations facing unjust aggression
: have the right to defend themselves and that other nations
: should not remain passive spectators when injustice occurs.

: Critics say Leo’s broad condemnation of all war risks
: undermining the concept of legitimate self-defense. In
: their view, denying that any war can be just effectively
: removes the moral distinction between aggressor and victim.
: They see this approach as similar to other controversial
: developments within the Church, such as statements
: suggesting that all religions are equal, changes in
: pastoral teaching about moral issues, or opposition to
: capital punishment.

: If Leo were to speak more firmly using the traditional
: language of Catholic doctrine, critics argue he might face
: opposition from both political progressives and certain
: conservative factions. The current acceptance of the Church
: by many political forces, they claim, depends on its
: willingness to cooperate with broader global agendas
: promoted by institutions such as the United Nations, the
: World Economic Forum, and initiatives like the Council for
: Inclusive Capitalism.

: Some observers also believe the rise of Robert Prevost within
: the Church was carefully managed by Bergoglio to ensure
: continuity with his policies. Prevost, originally from
: Chicago, spent many years working in Latin America and has
: been associated with progressive theological movements.
: Critics argue that his election represented a continuation
: of the reforms and ideological direction introduced during
: Bergoglio’s leadership.

: Support for Leo from mainstream media outlets and certain
: Catholic commentators has also drawn attention. According
: to critics, many of the voices praising him would likely
: turn against him if he challenged the core positions of the
: modern political left. They argue that Leo’s political
: statements risk weakening the moral authority of the papacy
: by turning it into a participant in partisan debates.

: For these critics, Trump’s warning that Leo should concentrate
: on spiritual leadership reflects a deeper concern about the
: direction of the Church. They believe that powerful
: political and financial interests have gained influence
: within the Vatican and are determined to maintain it.

: The situation, they argue, reflects a broader spiritual crisis
: in which religious authority is increasingly entangled with
: political agendas. In their view, the Church’s role should
: be to uphold moral truth rather than align itself with
: ideological movements.

: They conclude that Christians must look at current events from
: a spiritual perspective rather than through political
: illusions. Only by doing so, they say, can believers
: maintain inner peace during turbulent times and remain
: faithful to the teachings of Christ.

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: ***Thank you for this very important response that describes
: exactly the situation we are dealing with.

: Who was it that said: "HE IS NOT MINE"