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Laura Loomer Targets Pope: Claims He's 'Woke' Activist

5/9/2025

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Laura Loomer has launched a fierce critique against Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of embracing leftist views through his social media commentary on immigration and George Floyd. She argues that he favors "woke activism" over core Catholic teachings, tapping into a growing frustration among conservative Catholics. Loomer's rising influence within Trump's circle intensifies as she casts the pope as a foe of MAGA principles.

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Laura Loomer has launched a fierce critique against Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of embracing leftist views through his social media commentary on immigration and George Floyd. She argues that he favors "woke activism" over core Catholic teachings, tapping into a growing frustration among conservative Catholics. Loomer's rising influence within Trump's circle intensifies as she casts the pope as a foe of MAGA principles.