The newest Pope, like his predecessor (and mentor), seems to be trying to embody Christian principles of compassion, charity, and mercy. But the current American political climate is dominated by people who were taught to consider those traits to be character flaws, shameful weaknesses that have to be overcome if a person wants to be "a success". (Ruthlessness is considered necessary for any kind of leadership.) Now, can Christ-like love for one's fellow human beings overcome the desire to dominate *everyone in the world*?
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Date: 2025-05-10 09:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-05-10 09:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-05-10 10:40 am (UTC)also, Read Pope Leo XIV’s first homily as pope : NPR, which I haven't yet but intend to.
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Date: 2025-05-11 03:44 am (UTC)Incidentally, the previous Pope Leo is now known as "Saint Leo the Great" - there is a church by that name in the next town over. When my son was going to an all-boys Catholic school nearby the boys referred to it as "Saint Leo the Adequate".
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Date: 2025-05-10 02:50 pm (UTC)The very basic problem is that today's political leaders don't remotely follow the teachings of Christ.
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Date: 2025-05-10 09:49 pm (UTC)I just hope that Christ-like "ruthless compassion" can stare down plain cruel ruthlessness.
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Date: 2025-05-10 11:54 pm (UTC)Amen, sister! ;-)
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Date: 2025-05-11 03:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-05-11 03:49 am (UTC)Yeah, I thought that was pretty funny, or will be when it, as you say, becomes better known.