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H2O Man

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2. Good call.

Reply to Ned Low (Original post)

Fri May 9, 2025, 12:57 PM

May 2025

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I think that another factor was that Leo, like Francis, is an advocate of liberation theology. That fits your point like a glove. It is important that the American Cathoplic community step up to confront the christian nationalist maga movement.

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