AMERICAN POPE ELECTED – Liberal Meltdown Begins!

An American Pope has been elected – and liberals are already losing their minds over his social media posts that support traditional values.

At a Glance

• US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American Pope in history
• The historic election occurred on the second day of the papal conclave with 133 cardinals voting
• Already, liberal media outlets are scrutinizing Pope Leo XIV’s social media presence for political views
• Former President Donald Trump expressed pride at the election of an American pope
• In his first address, Pope Leo XIV emphasized being a “missionary church that builds bridges”

An American on the Papal Throne – What Liberal Media Is Already Worried About

Well, folks, it’s official. The Catholic Church has gone and done what nobody expected – they’ve elected an American Pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff in the Church’s 2,000-year history. And wouldn’t you know it? The liberal media machine is already firing up its engines of discontent, combing through the new Pope’s social media history faster than Nancy Pelosi can flip through the pages of a spending bill. Heaven forbid a religious leader might actually have traditional values!

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The historic election took place on just the second day of the papal conclave, requiring a two-thirds majority from the 133 participating cardinals. White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney – the traditional signal that a new Pope has been chosen. Meanwhile, liberals around the world were likely hoping for someone who’d finally declare that the Ten Commandments were just “helpful suggestions” and that the Bible needs a progressive update to match current Democratic policy positions.

Trump Celebrates While Progressives Panic

Former President Donald Trump wasted no time expressing his pride at the election of an American pope, a sentiment shared by many conservatives who see this as a potential restoration of traditional values in an institution increasingly pressured to conform to progressive demands. The Archbishop of Philadelphia described Pope Leo XIV as a “wonderful, gentle, profound man of God” – which in today’s twisted terminology translates to “someone who probably won’t change 2,000 years of Church teaching to appease the latest social justice trend.”

The NBC News coverage couldn’t help but highlight that Pope Leo XIV’s social media presence “has already attracted political scrutiny for some of his posts.” Translation: He might actually believe what the Catholic Church has taught for centuries! Can you imagine the horror? A Catholic Pope who adheres to Catholic doctrine? What’s next – a Supreme Court Justice who follows the Constitution? An economics professor who understands basic math? The left’s pearl-clutching is already at maximum capacity.

Words of Peace In a Divided World

In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV wished peace to all and paid tribute to his predecessor, Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at age 88. “May peace be with all of you,” he said to the massive crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He spoke partly in Spanish, acknowledging his missionary work in Peru – proving that you can respect other cultures without abandoning your own, a concept apparently too complex for the open-borders crowd to grasp.

“The pope that blessed Rome gave his blessing to the whole world on that Easter morning. So let us follow up that blessing.” – Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of being a “missionary church that builds bridges and is open to dialogue.” Notice how he didn’t say “a church that abandons its core beliefs to appease secular progressives.” He called for prayers for his new mission, the Church, and global peace – not for climate reparations, gender-neutral baptisms, or taxpayer-funded anything, which must be driving the socialist wing of the Democratic party absolutely insane. At this rate, they’ll be demanding a congressional investigation into Vatican election integrity by the end of the week.

What This Means For American Catholics and Beyond

The election of an American pope breaks centuries of European dominance of the papacy and represents a seismic shift in the Church’s global representation. Some observers suggest this could be a unifying force for overcoming division in the United States – though progressives will undoubtedly work overtime to ensure that doesn’t happen if the new Pope holds fast to traditional Church teachings. Remember, in today’s America, “unity” only counts when you’re unifying behind leftist ideology.

Over 250,000 people attended Pope Francis’s funeral, and similar crowds gathered eagerly in St. Peter’s Square to witness this historic announcement. The conclave’s traditional methods – including the smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel (which, thankfully, don’t require an environmental impact study yet) – contrast sharply with our chaotic electronic voting systems. Perhaps there’s a lesson here for America’s election officials, but I won’t hold my breath waiting for that particular papal bull.