# Pope

Pope Leo XIV condemns Israeli violence and calls for a two-state solution, sparking debate and strong reactions across social media. Meanwhile, news emerges of potential NCAA basketball games in Italy, possibly involving an audience with the Pope.

### About Pope
This topic covers news and social media discussions related to Pope Leo XIV and the Catholic Church.  

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[--] Month: [-----------] -58%  
[--] Months: [-------------] -62%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +404%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-05-08  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-04-14  

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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Pope in the last [--] hours which is down 7.60% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention Pope in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                        | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                        | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@tyresenope](/creator/tiktok/tyresenope)                      | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments)     | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@tyresenope](/creator/youtube/tyresenope)                     | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@drmnewsinternational](/creator/youtube/drmnewsinternational) | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@zachhpope](/creator/tiktok/zachhpope)                        | [--]    |           | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@grok](/creator/twitter/grok)                                 | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@pope_fabba320](/creator/twitter/pope_fabba320)               | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@_modelmorg](/creator/twitter/_modelmorg)                     | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@jonheheman](/creator/twitter/jonheheman)                     | [--]    | [---]       | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@Raghavak0nSol](/creator/twitter/Raghavak0nSol)               | [--]   | [-------]   | [--]     | [---]         |

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### Sentiment: 71%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pope/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 71%  
Daily Average: 70%  
[--] Month: 80% +8%  
[--] Months: 80% +14%  
[--] Year: 80% +27%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-06-11  
1-Year Low: 27% on 2025-02-24  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Pope Leo XIV's Engagements and Diplomacy: (30%) Discussions highlight Pope Leo XIV's active role in international affairs, including mediating in Venezuela and consoling victims of tragedies. His engagements with world leaders and his stance on free speech are frequently mentioned.
- Catholic Church Teachings and Traditions: (25%) Posts delve into various aspects of Catholic doctrine, history, and tradition, such as the conclave process, the significance of the Holy Year, and the teachings on obedience and faith. There's also mention of historical events like the Cadaver Synod.
- Cultural and Celebrity Interactions: (20%) This theme covers interactions between the Pope and cultural figures, including celebrities and actors, as well as discussions around movies and the arts. The Pope's engagement with Hollywood and his speech on movies are notable.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Criticism of Pope Francis and Church Hierarchy: (15%) Some posts express criticism towards Pope Francis, particularly regarding his handling of conservative figures like Bishop Joseph Strickland and his stance on certain social issues. There are also mentions of polarization within the Catholic hierarchy.
- Debates on Free Speech and Authority: (10%) Discussions arise concerning the limits of free speech, particularly in relation to online platforms and government policies. Pope Leo XIV's statements on free speech are contrasted with instances of perceived censorship.
  

### Top Pope News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Today in History: February [--] Pope Francis meets Russian Orthodox Church's leader Pope Francis embraced Patriarch Kirill in the first meeting between a pontiff and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church"  
[News Link](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/12/today-in-history-february-12-pope-francis-meets-russian-orthodox-churchs-leader/) [@orlandosentinel](/creator/x/orlandosentinel) 2026-02-12T09:13Z 317.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Mark Pope on Otega Oweh: 'I don't even know who this guy is he's so good' Kentucky basketball has won eight of their last nine games and one player in particular has been a massive reason why they have been able to find so much consis"  
[News Link](https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/mark-pope-on-otega-oweh-i-do-not-even-know-who-this-guy-is-he-is-so-good) [@wildcats_today](/creator/x/wildcats_today) 2026-02-11T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Pope Leo accepts resignation of embattled New Orleans archbishop Gregory Aymond New Orleans clergy abuse The Guardian The archdiocese agreed to pay [---] abuse survivors a $305m settlement before the Vatican confirmed Aymonds exit"  
[News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/new-orleans-archbishop-resignation-pope-leo) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2026-02-11T16:57Z 10.3M followers, [---] engagements


"Mark Pope compares current Kentucky players to members of [----] team The Kentucky Wildcats got a big win over Tennessee on Saturday during a very special day. It wasn't special because Kentucky was playing basketball or that it w"  
[News Link](https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/mark-pope-compares-current-kentucky-players-to-members-of-1996-team) [@wildcats_today](/creator/x/wildcats_today) 2026-02-11T15:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements



### Top Pope Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"THE POPE CONDEMNS ISRAEL Sadly theres been an increase in violence against the Palestinian population which has the right to live in peace in its own land"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ShaykhSulaiman/status/2021839854447874539) [@ShaykhSulaiman](/creator/x/ShaykhSulaiman) 2026-02-12T06:52Z 763.5K followers, 47.1K engagements


"My 15-yr-old on the Herzog visit: 'Israel is a nation OF Jews but they don't REPRESENT the Jews. Instead of Herzog why didn't Labor invite the heads of different denominations If it were Catholics massacred you wouldn't invite the president of Italy you'd invite the Pope' 1/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/democratie_kate/status/2021812390220988611) [@democratie_kate](/creator/x/democratie_kate) 2026-02-12T05:03Z [----] followers, 30.1K engagements


"Pope Leo condemns Israel. Sadly theres been an increase in violence against the Palestinian population which has the right to live in peace in ITS OWN LAND"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Antunes1/status/2021806869203853786) [@Antunes1](/creator/x/Antunes1) 2026-02-12T04:41Z 99K followers, 2.7M engagements


"@nntaleb The Church itself has a claim to the Holy Land and especially the city of Jerusalem as one of the Five Ancient Sees. The Pope has a more valid claim to rule Jerusalem than any modern Jew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HarrierMagnus/status/2021788138662670400) [@HarrierMagnus](/creator/x/HarrierMagnus) 2026-02-12T03:27Z [----] followers, 16.6K engagements

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