Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Why Is This Night Different From All Other Nights?

Pope Leo XIV carried the cross through all 14 stations at the Colosseum. Simon of Cyrene would have understood.

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Christopher Hale
Apr 04, 2026
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Letters from Leo is publishing daily Lenten reflections through Easter. This series has been exclusively available to paid subscribers, but as a token of gratitude, the remainder of the series will be free this weekend.

Each meditation explores what it means to follow Jesus more faithfully — not as partisans first, but as Christians whose co…

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