If Leo XIV is introduced to his office as head of the Catholic Church on May 18, this is a double chance for Germany. Once for The bishops on their special reformation, which Leo XIV knows well. But also politically, for Chancellor Friedrich Merz. And in several ways.
The Christian Democrat, who did not travel to the funeral service for Francis, really has to go to Rome and the Vatican this time. Not only because several dozen heads of state and government are expected and a lot of diplomacy and exchange is possible on the edge. As was shown at the last meeting.
In addition: Merz, the Catholic, can literally show his party that he is serious about the C for Christian in the name. Christian social teaching, Catholic social teaching, plus evangelical work ethics – this primer of his actions would certainly not be interpreted.
Then it is also the case that Donald Trump will probably not miss the opportunity to check up in person for the introduction. His religion may also be self-knitted-to adorn himself with the first American on the Petri chair, he should tempt him too much in the end.
On this occasion, Merz can adapt him – best after both spoke to Leo XIV. Perhaps the social ethicist and world citizen Robert Francis Prevost Trump then impressed with knowledge and attitude; Like so many before, including the cardinals in the conclave.
Prevost, the good American
Leo XIV is not only chosen because of Trump, but also. The more the world learns about him, the more he becomes a counterpaper, a “good American”.
And in his own way he is even more powerful than the US president. More than 1.4 billion people are behind him, their number is growing-in all the countries with which the US President also has to deal with, in Asia, especially in China, in Latin America, in Africa.
“Pontifex Maximus”, the great bridge builder, will help with his presence that the event was overflowing in an interview with Trump. It will be clear that he does not only have that.
Which means that Friedrich Merz may actually have a better say with him. In view of the tensions between Germany and the USA, this is urgently needed under Trump. Let’s say: The occasion sanctifies the funds.
Source: Tagesspiegel
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