The moment six months ago, when white smoke billowed over where I stood in St. Peter’s Square and Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, is one I’ll never forget.
Pope Leo is the right person for these challenging times. I am so grateful for his defense of the disenfranchised. I am grateful I found your substack. I find it very comforting at times. By sharing this dispatch with us, I believe you are also in the right place. I hope you realize your subscribers appreciate the updates.
Thank you, Christopher, for sharing your “why.” I was curious.
I am not a very good Catholic (more “culturally Catholic). I have often been very disappointed with the Church.
But, I am loving this new pope (and your writings)!! And he is renewing my faith. I definitely feel he is the right man for what is needed now. I do not think it is a coincidence that there first American pope was selected at a time when America is slipping dangerously close to authoritarianism.
Christopher, your observations and commentary are insightful and appreciated.
Chris, you are a balm to my soul and empower me “
to do good and be good,” as we repeatedly proclaim it as part of the Mass, the Mystery of Faith!
Your faith journey is powerful and inspiring.
Thank you Chris for being you!
Pope Leo is the right person for these challenging times. I am so grateful for his defense of the disenfranchised. I am grateful I found your substack. I find it very comforting at times. By sharing this dispatch with us, I believe you are also in the right place. I hope you realize your subscribers appreciate the updates.
Thank you, Christopher, for sharing your “why.” I was curious.
I am not a very good Catholic (more “culturally Catholic). I have often been very disappointed with the Church.
But, I am loving this new pope (and your writings)!! And he is renewing my faith. I definitely feel he is the right man for what is needed now. I do not think it is a coincidence that there first American pope was selected at a time when America is slipping dangerously close to authoritarianism.
Admittedly, it seems like God does have a plan!
Thank you for doing it anyway. 'Letters from Leo' is very important to me, however imperfectly they are done.