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One doesn't have to be Catholic to appreciate a more benign product of America now presented to the world. This is a powerful and very welcome counterpoint. In all sincerity, may Leo XIV be a continuing reassurance.
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surfered
(11,535 posts)Jerry2144
(3,178 posts)It certainly appears that is a conclusion one could make. It also appears they thought of doing this as a middle finger to MAGA.
c-rational
(3,132 posts)money.
gab13by13
(31,236 posts)who voted for Krasnov, if he is going to still keep going to church. Leo XIV, a Democrat from Chicago. I left him speechless.
NNadir
(37,299 posts)...kind who voted for Trump.
joanbarnes
(2,076 posts)LisaM
(29,491 posts)Once the announcement came, my spirits lifted immeasurably. Most days it just seems as if we're under an oppressive cloud.
Iris
(16,844 posts)PhylliPretzel
(203 posts)was born and raised in Chicago in the United States of America (one of 3 countries in North America.) He also studied in Europe.
However, most of his service has been in Peru (South America) starting as a missionary and serving in all the posts up to cardinal.
So, in the inclusive use of the word, Pope Leo XIV is AMERICAN!
(If you ever visit south of the border, when asked where you are from, please do not say "America" as the people asking the question are also Americans. Say "The United States" or that you are a "Norteamericano."
Torchlight
(6,316 posts)For-Profit media will present them their new opinions about Catholicism in the coming days, and they'll have to decide at that point whether to add 1 billion new name in crayon to their 'I Hate You' list, or begin to at least offer lip service to Good Works.
(benefit of the doubt from me... 'cause we know it won't be a difficult decision, and crayola will have a very profitable week)