Pope says he's concerned by ‘some things’ happening in the U.S.

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00:00Pope says he's concerned by some things happening in the U.S.

00:04In his first major interview since becoming Pope, Leo XIV expressed unease over some things happening in the United States.

00:11Leo, who was elected in May, sat down with Elise Allen, senior correspondent at Crux, for her upcoming biography,

00:18Leo XIV, Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century.

00:23Leo says he will not participate in politics.

00:26Leo emphasized a letter sent earlier this year by Pope Francis to U.S. bishops,

00:30in which Francis strongly opposed the Trump administration's deportation plans.

00:34While he praised their courage, Leo said that he will not participate in partisan politics

00:40and explained it's the role of U.S. church leaders to speak with President Donald Trump's team.

00:45Although Leo hasn't had contact with Trump, he noted that his brother, Louis Provost,

00:50had met with the president at the White House.

00:52He described being very close to his brothers despite differing political views.

00:57He said there are some things going on in the United States that are of concern,

01:01adding that sometimes decisions are made more based on economics than on human dignity and human support.

01:08Leo said he is ready to raise issues and challenge Trump if needed,

01:12while also wanting to support him in efforts to promote peace in the world.

01:16The fact that I am American means, among other things, people can't say,

01:20like they did about Francis, he doesn't understand the United States.

01:24He just doesn't see what's going on.

01:26Leo also described issues within the church, including clerical abuse, as a real crisis.

01:32However, Leo warned against making abuse the center focus of the church.

01:37He emphasized that the rights of the accused must be protected

01:40and acknowledged that false accusations do occur.

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01:47Thank you, God.

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