The Catholic Church faces a crossroads with its first American pope. Leo XIV’s early moves will determine if he continues Francis’ progressive agenda or returns to bedrock traditions. Conservatives demand immediate action to undo what they call Francis’ “harmful” policies.
John-Henry Westin of LifeSiteNews says restoring Bishop Joseph Strickland is the litmus test. Strickland was forcibly removed after criticizing Francis’ leftward drift. Many believe his firing was political—a purge of faithful leaders. If Leo doesn’t reinstate him, it’s proof the new pope is just another globalist puppet.
Westin reveals Leo helped oust Strickland under Francis. This dark past worries traditionalists. But there’s hope—Leo reportedly admires strong popes like John Paul II. patriots pray he’ll grow a backbone and clean house. The Vatican swamp needs draining.
Francis’ legacy hangs in the balance. His open-border charity programs and climate radicalism divided parishes. True believers want Leo to focus on saving souls, not leftist pet projects. Eucharist over eco-heresy. Scripture over social justice posturing.
The digital age demands bold leadership. Leo talks about “building bridges,” but faithful Catholics want walls against woke corruption. Will he confront the LGBT lobby infiltrating churches? Or keep bending the knee to cultural Marxists?
America’s pope has a duty to defend religious freedom. First target: reverse Francis’ attacks on the Latin Mass. Bring back reverence. Dump the guitar Masses and felt banners. Restore holiness, not hippie nonsense.
Westin stresses this is Leo’s moment. He can heal the Church by firing liberal bishops and appointing warriors for Christ. No more “dialogue” with sin. No more hiding the cross to please atheists. Time to preach hard truths.
Everyday Catholics are watching. Will Leo XIV surrender to the deep-state Vatican? Or stand tall as God’s general in the culture war? The answer comes when Strickland either gets his mitre back—or remains exiled for daring to defend the faith.
