After years away, Maddow says she considers herself Catholic again. She believes Pope Leo can both “soften hearts and sharpen minds” during his pontificate.
Wow...Rachel returning really says something about how blessed we are to have this completely grounded, practical, deeply spiritual missionary friar as our Pope. I've never been as inspired by a pope before in my 80 years! I also think Pope Francis did all he could to make it possible before his death.
Thanks for sharing Rachel's beautiful tribute to Pope Francis.
I too believe the choice of Pope Leo was providential. The Holy Spirit guided the cardinals in their choice. Pope Leo was chosen for a reason. For the first time in my life I look at the pope, Pope Leo, and think he is Jesus standing there. He’s that special. Members of Napa were wining and dining the Cardinals before the conclave. I think the MAGA crowd at some point may realize they messed with the wrong people in attacking Pope Leo. It’s insanity to think they could take on the pope and the Catholic Church.
Like others, I too believe it was through God’s hand that Pope Leo XIV was elected to be Pope.
He is exactly what the world needs in these perilous times.
May God give Pope Leo the strength and wisdom he needs throughout his papacy and keep him safe. Rachel’s comments last night about Pope Francis and Pope Leo were spot on and very moving to hear. A powerful affirmation of the benevolent activism needed now.
It is so encouraging when leaders such as Rachel, and,of course, Pope Leo, not only declare their respect for all human beings, but show it, AND also stand up and speak in opposition to the inhumane actions,and words of those who behave otherwise. As we know, some of them call themselves 'catholic', but the incongruence in their declared religious belief and the cruelty of their words and actions toward others screams with arrogance and disdain .
Pope Leo makes this old post- institutional catholic smile! Rachel does too.
I'm returning to the Catholic Church, too, after walking away from it when I was sixteen. I've been inspired by Pope Leo and his leadership and the leadership role the Catholic Church is taking on issues affecting immigrants and other vulnerable people. I still disagree with the Church's position on certain issues, but they're not deal-breakers for me, given the Church's strength in other areas of critical importance.
Pope Leo is a miracle worker! He will bring back disaffected former Catholics and prevent many who might’ve contemplated leaving to stay. Catholics should rejoice in such a great leader. 👍🙏🏻
Thank you so much for your steady voice in these stressful times. I'd lve to share this post on Blue Sky. Us that OK with you. I couldn't find an account under your name there.
Wow...Rachel returning really says something about how blessed we are to have this completely grounded, practical, deeply spiritual missionary friar as our Pope. I've never been as inspired by a pope before in my 80 years! I also think Pope Francis did all he could to make it possible before his death.
Thanks for sharing Rachel's beautiful tribute to Pope Francis.
Francis knew Robert Prevost would be a special pope. So he took the necessary steps to guide the conclave.
I too believe the choice of Pope Leo was providential. The Holy Spirit guided the cardinals in their choice. Pope Leo was chosen for a reason. For the first time in my life I look at the pope, Pope Leo, and think he is Jesus standing there. He’s that special. Members of Napa were wining and dining the Cardinals before the conclave. I think the MAGA crowd at some point may realize they messed with the wrong people in attacking Pope Leo. It’s insanity to think they could take on the pope and the Catholic Church.
Leo is inspiring a lot of people to open themselves to Catholicism
Like others, I too believe it was through God’s hand that Pope Leo XIV was elected to be Pope.
He is exactly what the world needs in these perilous times.
May God give Pope Leo the strength and wisdom he needs throughout his papacy and keep him safe. Rachel’s comments last night about Pope Francis and Pope Leo were spot on and very moving to hear. A powerful affirmation of the benevolent activism needed now.
Pope Leo is transformational. I t would be interesting to know how many he has brought back into the church.
It is so encouraging when leaders such as Rachel, and,of course, Pope Leo, not only declare their respect for all human beings, but show it, AND also stand up and speak in opposition to the inhumane actions,and words of those who behave otherwise. As we know, some of them call themselves 'catholic', but the incongruence in their declared religious belief and the cruelty of their words and actions toward others screams with arrogance and disdain .
Pope Leo makes this old post- institutional catholic smile! Rachel does too.
Love love love Rachel
I am very drawn to him also even though I’m not Catholic.
I'm returning to the Catholic Church, too, after walking away from it when I was sixteen. I've been inspired by Pope Leo and his leadership and the leadership role the Catholic Church is taking on issues affecting immigrants and other vulnerable people. I still disagree with the Church's position on certain issues, but they're not deal-breakers for me, given the Church's strength in other areas of critical importance.
Pope Leo is a miracle worker! He will bring back disaffected former Catholics and prevent many who might’ve contemplated leaving to stay. Catholics should rejoice in such a great leader. 👍🙏🏻
And here I thought she was Jewish
She’s half and half - I think her mother was Catholic.
She attended Catholic schools in California.
Thank you so much for your steady voice in these stressful times. I'd lve to share this post on Blue Sky. Us that OK with you. I couldn't find an account under your name there.
God bless you, Ms. Maddow
I left in 1994, because I refused to support PREDATOR PRIESTS.
Rachel’s always welcome to come to Mass with me out here in Kansas. Keep the faith!
I am so excited!!