Column | Pope Francis was a globalist in an age of nationalists
Briefly

The article discusses how the term 'globalist' is used pejoratively by right-wing nationalists in the West, attributing societal failures to this supposed elite class. President Trump’s anti-globalist agenda impacts policies regarding immigration and economic protectionism. Criticism of Pope Francis from the right arises from his stances on migrants and climate, branding him as a 'woke' figure. Groups like the Lepanto Institute have labeled him as an ally of 'Communists,' especially after his apologies for historical Catholic atrocities, demonstrating the depth of ideological conflict surrounding globalism.
Right-wing nationalists in the West attribute societal failures to 'globalists,' portraying them as elites whose decisions harm local communities and economies.
Pope Francis, viewed as 'woke' by critics, faced backlash from right-wing factions for his migrant advocacy, climate activism, and approach to controversial social issues.
The far-right criticism of Pope Francis often stems from his criticism of neoliberal capitalism and attempts to address historical injustices, labeling him as sympathetic to 'Communists'.
Stephen K. Bannon's exhortations to European far-right factions positioned Pope Francis as an ideological foe, intensifying the anti-globalist rhetoric within conservative circles.
Read at The Washington Post
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