The elevation of Pope Leo XIV is a profound and historic occasion. Like so many around the world, I am praying for him and wishing him and the Church well as his papacy begins.
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So let me get this straight, we finally get an American pope, and some of the America first crowd is mad because he cares about the poor and immigrants. Am i missing something here?
•Said racism should be rejected and justice should be sought
MAGA’s worst nightmare!
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sometimes i wonder how many versions of myself i’ve outgrown without even noticing. i look back at old photos and remember the thoughts i used to carry, the dreams i thought would save me. it’s strange how you can live inside yourself every day and still not realize you’re evolving. it’s only when you look back that you realize how far you’ve come, how many lives you’ve already lived in the same skin.
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I’m going to say something that shouldn’t be controversial but will be. If you are a Christian, you can support border control and immigration being legal vs illegal. You CANNOT celebrate deportations and get off on the cruelty, and be a real Christ follower. Period
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Helicopter makes emergency landing at Union County airport. The city dedicates a new 112-acre park. And MEVSD board member lobbies Ohio Senate on school funding
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Starts with the fact that he wouldn't "play ball" with Trump to smear Biden. Then there's the fact that Trump decreed that Republicans have to love Putin, so Zelensky is persona non grata with them.
Of course. It's hard to thump your chest and claim the mantle of uber-manliness when we have such a prominent example of actual bravery and leadership.
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