How Pope Leo pushes back against ethno-nationalist right-wing Christian views

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As of April 2026, Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) has made the rejection of ethno-nationalism a cornerstone of his young papacy. The first American-born pontiff, elected in May 2025, has used his background and bicultural experiences in Peru to advocate for a "universal family" that directly opposes exclusionary Christian nationalist ideologies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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