A Newsmax reporter had asked the question of Pope Leo at the pontiff's audience with journalists in the Vatican on Monday. Leo is the first-ever pope born in the U.S. His comments on social media around immigration in particular have caught attention, and raise the possibility future clashes with the Trump Administration.

Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.

The new pope will defend Christ’s teachings on migrants against reactionary forces. The Latest An account linked to Pope Leo XIV contains posts from before he was elected that signal his immigration views – and potential disagreements with the Trump administration.