Pope Leo XIV's Criticism of JD Vance

Yes, Pope Leo XIV criticized Vice President JD Vance. The criticism primarily centered on Vance's views regarding immigration and his interpretation of the theological concept "ordo amoris" (order of love) [1] [2].

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who became the first American pontiff, expressed his disagreement with Vance's positions through his activity on social media platform X [1] [2]. Vance had argued that Christianity teaches a hierarchical love, prioritizing those closest to oneself, and accused Democrats of caring more about migrants than American citizens [1] [2]. He invoked the concept of "ordo amoris" to support this view [1].

Pope Leo XIV shared multiple articles on X that defended the views of his predecessor, Pope Francis, on immigration and explicitly disputed Vance's stance [1]. One notable article shared by Pope Leo XIV was titled "JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others," which directly countered Vance's interpretation of Christian love and "ordo amoris" [1] [2]. He also reposted a column from Bishop Evelio Menjivar, who has been critical of U.S. immigration policy, further indicating his disagreement with positions like Vance's [1]. Bishop Menjivar's column questioned the conscience of those who are silent or applaud policies causing suffering to neighbors, particularly Catholics [1].

Pope Leo XIV's actions on social media demonstrated a alignment with Pope Francis's previous critiques of U.S. immigration policies and the notion that Christian love is a concentric expansion of interests [1] [2]. Pope Francis had previously stated in a letter that "Christian love is not a concentric expansion of interests that little by little extend to other persons and groups" and criticized measures that identify the illegal status of migrants with criminality [1] [2]. Pope Leo XIV reposted this letter in support of Francis's views [2].

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