House Speaker Johnson corrected Pope Leo's interpretation of scripture

Did Speaker Johnson correct the Pope on the meaning of scripture?

Yes, House Speaker Mike Johnson recently provided a public "theological dissertation" to counter Pope Leo XIV’s interpretation of scripture regarding immigration. 

The exchange centered on the following points:

• The Conflict: Pope Leo XIV cited 
  Matthew 25
  —specifically the command to "welcome the stranger"—to criticize mass deportation policies.
• Johnson’s Response: Johnson, a devout Southern Baptist, argued that while individuals and churches are called to show mercy, the Bible also mandates that civil authorities maintain order and "bear the sword" against lawbreakers.
• "Borders are Biblical": Johnson asserted that national borders and walls are supported by scripture, from the Old Testament (referencing Nehemiah) to the New Testament.
• The "Correction": In a 1,300-word post on X (formerly Twitter), Johnson claimed that "progressive" interpretations take verses out of context. He argued that the biblical command to love the stranger applied to ancient Israel's specific context and individual believers, not to modern national government policy.