For the first time in history, we have an American pope. And the contrast couldn’t be clearer: Pope Leo XIV stands for unity, compassion, and moral courage. Trump stands for retribution, division, and self-worship.
iPINIONS suspects the Conclave chose Leo not just to lead the faithful … but to challenge the faithless in power.

Read my take: https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/hail-pope-leo-xiv
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