Speech was made at the celebration of Pentecost, in front of tens of thousands of faithful gathered in São Pedro Square
Pope Leo XIV launched a strong appeal against nationalist movements and exclusion policies, warning of the growing division between peoples and countries.
Faced with tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the celebration of Pentecost, one of the most important dates of the Catholic calendar, the pontiff condemned the “mindset of exclusion” associated with nationalisms that have emerged in various parts of the world, not to mention specific locations or leaders.
“There is no room for prejudice, for ‘security’ zones that separate us from our neighbors, nor for this mindset of exclusion that, unfortunately, we see to gain strength in the political field as well,” he said.
Known for his progressive positions, Leo XIV had already demonstrated, before the Conclave, a critical position on some American figures.
Several publications on social network X, linked to an account with the name @drprevost, however disabled, showed direct criticism of Donald Trump and US Vice President Jd Vance. The Vatican did not officially confirm the authorship of the account, but the messages echo the line of thought now expresses as pontiff.
Pope Francis, who led the church for 12 years, also stood out for the front opposition to Donald Trump’s migratory policies. In January, Francisco considered the US President’s plan to deport millions of migrants as “shameful” and, years earlier, said that “those who think only of building walls, not bridges, is not a Christian.”
