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Baitball Blogger

(52,719 posts)
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:39 PM May 2025

Pope Leo: The least American of all the Americans because he's humble?!

Did anyone else hear that on abc news? Even if I heard that wrong, it gives you something to think about.

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Pope Leo: The least American of all the Americans because he's humble?! (Original Post) Baitball Blogger May 2025 OP
He spent most of his adult life in South America and Italy. Irish_Dem May 2025 #1
Watching the testimonials from his brothers Baitball Blogger May 2025 #2
And those he worked with have high accolades for him. Irish_Dem May 2025 #3
Conservative christians seem to prefer judgmental bible beaters who preach fire and brimstone. sop May 2025 #4

Irish_Dem

(82,336 posts)
1. He spent most of his adult life in South America and Italy.
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:43 PM
May 2025

As they just said on the news, it took off the American edge.

Baitball Blogger

(52,719 posts)
2. Watching the testimonials from his brothers
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:46 PM
May 2025

It sounds like he knew from the very beginning what he wanted to do in life. And the brothers confirmed that he would represent those who are in need.

Irish_Dem

(82,336 posts)
3. And those he worked with have high accolades for him.
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:53 PM
May 2025

Low key, humble, very smart and competent.

sop

(19,307 posts)
4. Conservative christians seem to prefer judgmental bible beaters who preach fire and brimstone.
Thu May 8, 2025, 07:01 PM
May 2025

Humility and forgiveness aren't qualities rightwing christians celebrate and admire in their religious leaders these days.

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