Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope to Influencers: Stop Being Online Assholes

The pope’s message to influencers was clear — stop weaponizing faith and start spreading compassion online.

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Christopher Hale
Jul 29, 2025
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In this undated photo, then-Father Robert Prevost was likely not arguing with strangers on the internet.

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