Pope Leo is Building a Theology of Resistance Against DC
Pope Leo XIV is on an 11-day journey through Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola, building a coalition and positioning the Vatican as a moral arbiter independent of American strategic interests. The Pope's visit underscores the Catholic Church's growing influence in the Global South, where U.S. influence is often viewed with skepticism.
Pope Leo XIV is on an 11-day journey through Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola, marking a significant geopolitical shift for the Vatican. The Catholic Church is growing fastest in regions where U.S. influence is viewed with skepticism, with over 288 million Catholics in Africa alone. The Pope's visit to Angola, a nation scarred by civil war and a significant player in the global energy market, highlights the Church's increasing independence from American strategic interests. The Vatican has stepped into the moral vacuum created by the 2026 Iran war, condemning the conflict and refusing to back down despite personal attacks from the U.S. administration. By doing so, Pope Leo is signaling that the Holy See will no longer provide 'moral cover' for Western military intervention, instead cultivating a 'neutrality bloc'. The Pope's actions are being met with hostility from the U.S. administration, which misunderstands the Vatican's long-term perspective and institutional nature.
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