After Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American pope, a tweet from February resurfaced in which he shared an article criticizing Vance for “ranking” his love for others.

AFTER CARDINAL PREVOST BECOMES FIRST AMERICAN POPE, OLD TWEET CRITICIZING VANCE RESURFACES

Following Cardinal Robert Prevost’s historic election as the first American pope—taking the name Pope Sixtus VII—a February tweet from his account has resurfaced and gone viral. The tweet links to an opinion article sharply criticizing Senator J.D. Vance for his controversial comments on “ranking” his love for his country, family, and faith.

In the tweet, Prevost shared the article with the caption: “Love isn’t measured in rankings. It is given freely, or not at all.” The post, mostly unnoticed at the time, has now reignited debate over the tension between political ideologies and spiritual principles.

The article in question condemned Vance for comments made during a podcast appearance, in which he suggested he loved his family more than his country and prioritized his values accordingly. Critics saw the remark as unpatriotic; defenders called it honest.

Now, with Prevost elevated to the papacy, the resurfaced tweet is being hailed by some as a sign of his moral clarity and willingness to engage publicly on ethical issues—even before becoming pontiff.

Neither the Vatican nor Vance has commented on the tweet’s renewed attention.

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