Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

I Love Pope Leo, But I Miss Pope Francis — And That's Okay

On St. Ignatius’s Feast, I share three overlooked moments that reveal the Jesuit soul of Pope Francis.

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Christopher Hale
Jul 31, 2025
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This is a beautiful painting of Pope Francis by Holly Schapker for the US Jesuits Midwest Province magazine printed in April 2024.

Dear friends,

Happy Wednesday and Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola to all my fellow Jesuit-educated readers out there.

Everyone — regardless of their religion and politics — is welcome here.

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