A new op-ed published Friday suggested that the election of Pope Leo XIV – the first American pope – could pose challenges for U.S. politicians like Vice President JD Vance, who have aligned themselves with Catholic ideology.

Stephen Colbert was won over by the newly elected Pope Leo XIV in no time. On The Late Show, Colbert cited a tweet that the American pontiff posted about Vice President JD Vance in February. Cardinal Robert Prevost,

Leo XIV’s commitment to migrants and the poor will put him at odds with MAGA.