Pope Leo is just a few months into the job as the first American pope and, by all accounts, is following in Francis’ footsteps while quietly carving out his own furrow. Even so, he’s in a difficult spot politically as his beloved hometown, Chicago, is in Trump’s crosshairs.
A journalist recently asked him: “Holy father, President Trump has sent 400 National Guard troops to your city, Chicago, against…” The pope cut her off, quickly replying: “Yes, I prefer not to comment at this time about choices made — political choices — within the United States. Thank you very much.”
