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❓What Happened: Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, discussed the new pontiff on Piers Morgan Uncensored, emphasizing his centrist stance.
👥 Who’s Involved: Pope Leo XIV, his brother Louis Prevost, and Piers Morgan.
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📍 Where & When: Interview aired on Piers Morgan Uncensored this week.
💬 Key Quote: “He’s not left. He’s not right. He looks at the whole scene, takes information from both sides, and somehow finds a way to go down the middle and not ruffle too many feathers,” said Prevost.
⚠️ Impact: Prevost’s comments suggest moderation in the Catholic Church’s direction under Pope Leo XIV, without the sometimes drastic shifts associated with the late Pope Francis.
IN FULL:
Louis Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV and a public supporter of President Donald J. Trump, discussed his brother on Piers Morgan Uncensored this week, describing him as a centrist and rejecting the idea that he is “woke.”
When asked if he thought Pope Leo XIV would be a “very liberal pope,” Prevost responded, “No, I do not. [But] I don’t think he’s going to roll back the changes that Francis made. I think he’s going to [say], ‘Here we are. Let’s continue down this path now.’”
Prevost elaborated on his brother’s approach, stating, “When we were growing up, he wasn’t, like, super political. He’s not left. He’s not right. He looks at the whole scene, takes information from both sides, and somehow finds a way to go down the middle and not ruffle too many feathers.”
Highlighting the pope’s expertise, Prevost noted that Pope Leo is very well versed in Roman Catholic canon law and he doubts that he will pull the Church “hard left” but will be more of a centrist.
He’s probably much more liberal than I am, but that’s us. And again, that’s his position as a priest in the church, as part of the clergy.”
The first American Pope, Pope Leo was revealed to be a registered Republican soon after his election by the College of Cardinals at the most recent Papal Conclave. The Supreme Pontiff began his papacy by wearing the traditional vestments of the Pope, something Pope Francis declined to do after this election in 2013.
His first Holy Mass was also mainly said in Latin, the traditional language of the Church. During his first homily, Pope Leo warned against a lack of faith in the world and urged the Church to be a beacon in regions where faithlessness was prevalent.
PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: Carrier announced a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over five years, creating 4,000 jobs.
👥 Who’s Involved: Carrier, led by Chairman and CEO David Gitlin, and President Donald J. Trump.
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📍 Where & When: Announced Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with investments across the U.S. manufacturing sector.
💬 Key Quote: “We are building for the future by creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing,” said David Gitlin.
⚠️ Impact: The investment will expand facilities, build a new manufacturing site, and accelerate R&D in energy solutions, boosting U.S. manufacturing and innovation.
IN FULL:
Carrier, a global leader in climate control and energy solutions, revealed plans on Tuesday to invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next five years, a move expected to create approximately 4,000 jobs. The company announced the initiative, which focuses on expanding manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development, in a press release.
The investment will include expanding current facilities and building a new advanced manufacturing site. These efforts will support the production of critical components for heat pumps and battery assemblies, both integral to Carrier’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS).
“This investment marks the next chapter in our commitment to U.S. manufacturing,” said Carrier’s Chairman and CEO David Gitlin. “We are building for the future by creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing.”
The initiative will also drive research and development in next-generation technologies, including liquid cooling for data centers and battery-enabled energy and power solutions. These advancements will be spearheaded by Carrier Energy, an in-house startup focused on optimizing home energy use and enhancing grid flexibility.
Gitlin emphasized the broader implications of the investment, stating, “At the same time, it positions Carrier to capture the tremendous growth ahead in our industry and deliver smart, differentiated solutions for our customers.”
The announcement aligns with broader efforts to bolster U.S. manufacturing, with President Donald J. Trump enacting trade tariffs to protect domestic industry and American workers from foreign predation. The White House’s investment tracker highlights numerous major commitments, attributing them to trade and tax policies that encourage domestic production.
While the investment announcement is welcome news, Carrier made a similar pledge in December 2016 regarding an effort to save American jobs, but failed, in part, to uphold its end of the agreement.
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