‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, praising him as a powerful ally in social justice and migration issues. Johnson highlighted their shared roots and discussed the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable communities. The meeting underscored the alignment between Chicago's policy agenda and the pope's emphasis on social justice, particularly regarding reparations and immigration.
- ▪Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss social justice and migration.
- ▪The mayor expressed gratitude for the pope's stance against Trump’s policies and his apology for the church's role in slavery.
- ▪Johnson emphasized the importance of the pope's global influence in supporting Chicago's agenda on justice and reparative policies.
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Brandon Johnson, the Chicago mayor, and Pope Leo XIV Composite: AP, SOPA Images via ShutterstockView image in fullscreenBrandon Johnson, the Chicago mayor, and Pope Leo XIV Composite: AP, SOPA Images via ShutterstockChicago‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful allyBrandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, applauded the pope for pushing back against Trump’s policies in meetingMaya Yang and agencyFri 29 May 2026 15.13 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 15.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBrandon Johnson, the Chicago mayor, cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect…
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