The Vatican vs. Mar-a-Lago


ByKevin Gallagher

Pope Leo XIV is making it impossible to reconcile MAGA politics with Catholic faith.

Within the US Catholic church, Leo’s interventions may decisively undercut those who have argued for a “seamless garment” of Catholic faith and MAGA politics. (Alberto Pizzoli / AFP via Getty Images)

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The Vatican vs. Mar-a-Lago

Pope Leo XIV is making it impossible to reconcile MAGA politics with Catholic faith.


Within the US Catholic church, Leo’s interventions may decisively undercut those who have argued for a “seamless garment” of Catholic faith and MAGA politics. (Alberto Pizzoli / AFP via Getty Images)

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