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Will Wilson's avatar

Thank you, Pope Leo, for leading by example. Thank you, Christopher, for committing to share with us all the important aspects of the papacy as they happen. Much appreciated.

Sky Blue's avatar

Thank you, Pope Leo XIV, for giving us all a place to find and harbor HOPE.

Mez's avatar

Saint Frances Cabrini looks so serene in that photograph. Safe travels to you, Christopher. I look forward to your first hand report from Lampedusa.

M.S. Ocampo's avatar

Pope Leo keeps owning JD Vance without even mentioning anything related to American politics. He knows Augustine better than Vance ever will. I also believe that St. Frances Cabrini spiritually adopted Pope Leo. There's a statue of her in Villanova and I know she was definitely watching him as he traveled around the world doing missionary work. He is exactly the kind of person St. Frances Cabrini prayed for and I'm sure she's proud of him.

Suzanne Crockett's avatar

Beautiful thought - thank you. ❤️‍🩹

Sam Vaughan's avatar

Cool article! Cooler POPE! Hey uh, industrial capable 'Boondock Saints' might show up and save US all. Fingers crossed. Peace

Clarissa Sr., American Grandma's avatar

⚖️ The Lantern's Light on History's Warning

In Kovno in nineteen-forty-one, a tragedy took place,

When armed citizens forgot the guardrails of our race.

They stood and clapped while innocent men perished in the yard,

Because the people dropped their watch and ceased to be the guard. 🛑

Today we see the shadows fall across the global sphere,

As Putin strikes Ukraine and fills civilian hearts with fear.

And Netanyahu's forces leave a trail of grief and pain,

Where innocent civilians fall in Gaza's dark domain. 🌍

And on our very soil today, the warning signs are clear,

With abuses in the ICE facilities that happen near.

They abuse our legal neighbors right before our open eyes,

While a bloated military budget takes us by surprise. 🪖

They cut USAID relief, a cruel and sudden blow,

That leaves three hundred thousand children dying in their woe.

And while the global family suffers from this bitter choice,

Our American farmers' livelihoods are stripped of any voice. 🌾

Now proposals rise to sell our precious American soil,

To China and Saudi Arabia, the fruits of honest toil.

While the leaders in the Congress simply stand around and stare,

Abandoning the sacred trust and showing they don't care. 🗺️

For history repeats itself when citizens let go,

Of democratic guardrails that keep out the tyrant's blow.

When cruelty is normalized and facts are cast aside,

That is the exact moment where the darkest forces hide. ⏳

So we must share the facts each day and spread the word around,

To keep our republic safe and keep our freedom sound.

With November's critical elections coming into view,

The guardianship of liberty depends on me and you. 🗳️

So open up your eyes, my friends, and shine the lantern bright,

We cannot stand in silence while they dim the nation's light.

Democracy requires us to stand up for what is true,

To protect equal justice for the many, not the few. 🗽

We are the Pro-Democracy Comment-Chain Crew, using our comments to boost pro-democracy leaders and indie media so the truth can grow! ✨🇺🇸🗳️⚖️🕯️

Deena Linett's avatar

I am sorry and disappointed that my comments have my name on them after I said I wanted them private

Deena Linett's avatar

Private comment: I would like to donate a small amount so that you will feel comfortable reading your posts, Christopher. I appreciate them but I can't donate online because something happened with my bank account more than once when I have given money to the Democrats online. If you could please send me a secure address I would appreciate it. My email is Deenalinett@Gmail.com

With sincere thanks. Deena

Nancy Stone's avatar

How was Pope Leo able to get a relic of Mother Cabrini’s heart? I didn’t know hearts could be a relic since they’re soft tissue.