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Pope speaks on importance of Church social doctrine: ‘There is a widespread thirst for justice’
Good article; worth hitting the link for the entire piece. “In our day, there is a widespread thirst for justice, a desire for authentic fatherhood and motherhood, a profound longing for spirituality, especially among young people and the marginalized, who do not always find effective means of making their needs known,” Pope Leo had said…
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Full English – Pope Leo Inauguration Homily – Great!
This guy is going to be very popular. Very much in the image of Pope Saint John Paul II. "Fear and trembling", from Saint Paul, Philippians 2:12. Best Line: "I was chosen without any merit of my own. And with fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the…
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Pope reaffirms teachings on marriage and protecting life at all stages
POPE DEFENDS MARRIAGE, UNBORN LIFE Pope Leo XIV strongly defended Catholic teachings on sexuality, marriage, and the sanctity of life during his first formal address to the Vatican diplomatic corps. “No one is exempted from striving to ensure respect for the dignity of every person,” he said, “especially the most frail and vulnerable, from the…
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Jake Tapper discloses startling evidence Biden decline was covered up by Jake Tapper
In a shocking exposé, CNN anchor Jake Tapper has revealed new evidence that Biden’s mental and physical decline was covered up for years by Jake Tapper. “These allegations regarding Jake Tapper are disturbing,” said Jake Tapper. “The idea that someone would use their power as a journalist to lie and withhold essential information from the…
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My friend Patricia Vasta
A great woman and good friend. Here is her story – Patricia Ann Vasta (Quinn) of Croton-on-Hudson, NY passed away peacefully in her home, May 8, at the age of 95. She was born on August 1, 1929 to the late Arthur and Rita Quinn (Rigney). Pat’s faith was unwavering and was front and center…
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“Epic Narrative Fail: Federal Revenue Surges 9% Despite Predictions Of Decline”
This is from Issues & Insights – the former editorial unit of Investors Business Daily, which eliminated their editorial pages. They are now an independent unit. Back in March, unnamed “senior tax officials” told the Washington Post that the “rapid demolition of parts of the IRS” was going to result in a 10% plunge in…
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WSJ: The people who actually determine customs costs on items
It's an arcane profession! to qualify as a customs broker requires among other things passing a rigorous 4 and a half hour open book exam. Passing grade is 75%. Customs Brokers … Are Rising Stars of the Trade Wars LAREDO, Texas—Most workers in this city reliant on cross-border trade are anxious about the effect of…
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Why the new Pope picked the name Leo.
The first Leo was Leo the First (Duh) and is called Leo the Great. Among other things he convinced Attila not to sack Rome. He is also a Doctor of the Church. Leo 13th had a long reign and wrote Rerum Novarum, the first modern encyclical on social welfare and social justice, in 1891. He…
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Happy Mother’s Day to all – especially Brigid!
Evolution of Brigid in three pictures since we met in 1978 1079 2005 2022