The Catholic Right Is Deeply Divided Over Pope Leo and What His Papacy Will Do
- Posted on May 16, 2025
- By Vanity Fair
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The Catholic Right Is Deeply Divided Over Pope Leo and What His Papacy Will Do

After an initial MAGA freak-out, a number of Francis antagonists appear open to his successor. Though as Leo performs his inaugural Mass this Sunday—with JD Vance on hand—some Church-watchers warn that conservatives’ tolerance is unlikely to last.