Pope Leo XIV Denounces Use of Christianity by the Far Right – La Nouvelle Tribune

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, stated on September 28 that associating far-right ideas with a form of religion does not reflect Christianity. During a flight from Metz to Rome, he criticized the tendency to link extremist views to religion, emphasizing that the Gospel promotes understanding and compassion. He also highlighted the Church’s role in raising awareness among good-willed individuals about the dangers of extremist ideologies. His remarks follow a trip to France where he discussed issues such as church violence, life defense, and the war in Ukraine.