An interesting tradition: Popes leave a “spiritual testament” to only be found and read upon their death.

My latest features snippets from the last 6 pontiffs (plus a surprise bonus one at the end):

What lovely words, Evvy. I'm truly grateful. Thanks for taking the time to write. Hope you'll share this newsletter with friends who might like it. Again. Thank you.

People don't understand that Russia's motives are defensive and existential. Yes, Putin is a thug. Yes, they're the aggressor. But they feel that they are fighting for their survival. They are desperate, cornered, and willing to use any option to defend what they have left.

This makes them incredibly dangerous, and it means the West is p…

Today. After 20 years, I completed an examination of conscience, made a full confession, and re-entered the Catholic faith. Reflecting on 20 years worth of sin and wrongdoing in the eyes of the church was difficult, but also a gift to realize how much I have to be grateful for. I now believe we all have more people who want the best for us rather than the worst. Letting go and being absolved of 20 years of sin with extremely little penance asked in return was extremely humbling.

I’m not here to…

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