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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 22h

Oh — new reporting on Pope Leo from El Paso Matters, citing footage they have of yesterday's meeting.

Sounds like the pope was even *more* forceful in urging U.S. bishops to speak out about immigration than first reported.

I mean, that's…not subtle. elpasomatters.org/2025/10/08/e...

“I was struck at the beginning (of the video), it talks about the feeling of powerlessness, which I think is so much. I think it’s so important that we as a church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what’s going on in so many cities in the United States right now. At least the church cannot be silent,” the pope told the El Pasoans, according to a video of the meeting provided to El Paso Matters by Hope Border Institute.

Seitz responded: “You’ve spoken very strongly. We’re trying to do the same in our country and yet not get into the political fray the best that we can.”

Pope Leo told Seitz that he’d like to see the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops become more vocal on immigration issues.

“I mean, even within the conference, there are challenges. That’s one place they should be … I wish they were stronger in their own voice,” Leo said, adding that Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the president of the conference, should speak out more on immigration.

“There’s been some good movement in that sense, but I certainly intend to continue to encourage” U.S. bishops to address immigration, Leo said.

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Kayleigh McKee, Cheerer for the Dolls 🔜 NYCC! @ghaspey.bsky.social · 3d

I hate that corporations made a toy that's just real enough for gullible or unintelligent people to think they are truly intelligent and call people against it bigots. That thing is owned and controlled by the corporation and it serves their interest for you to feel that way. It is not alive.

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Magnificat Maddie @magnificatmaddie.bsky.social · 7d

What if I did a react stream to the first major document of the Leo XIV pontificate on Saturday LOL

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 7d

REPORT: “…around October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo is expected to publish his first apostolic exhortation. According to reports, the document will focus on the care of the poor—a theme deeply rooted in the Franciscan spirit and already central to his predecessor’s magisterium.”

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 7d

REPORT: “…around October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo is expected to publish his first apostolic exhortation. According to reports, the document will focus on the care of the poor—a theme deeply rooted in the Franciscan spirit and already central to his predecessor’s magisterium.”

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 7d

As a non-Catholic, I do love this bit where the pope of the Catholic Church says something fairly anodyne about Catholic theology and a bunch of podcast guys are like, "Who's this asshole to lecture us about Catholicism?"

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Penny Parker @snapcube.gay · 8d

IM GONNA BE SO ANOYING ABOUT GHOST TRICK FOR THE REST OF MY DAMN LIFE AHHHHHHHHHHH WHAT A FUCKING GAME

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 8d

If you want to call your senator or representative, you can do so here. Tell them that anti-LGBTQ+ provisions are a red line for the final negotiated budget bill and for any compromises around it.

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Find your representatives. Learn how to find and connect with them. Stay informed about their bills, committees, and contributions.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 11d

Pope Leo: “I am pleased to announce that on November 1, during the Jubilee of the World of Education, I will confer the title of Doctor of the Church on Saint John Henry Newman, who contributed decisively to the renewal of theology and to the understanding of the development of Christian doctrine.”

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Magnificat Maddie @magnificatmaddie.bsky.social · 13d

Heck yeah!

(Seconding that you should check out The Missing Pieces too! It gives a little more connective tissue - storywise and stylistically - with The Return and is definitely worth a watch!)

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The Onion @theonion.com · 15d

‘This Is Like Something Out Of A David Lynch Film,’ Says Man Driving Car With Headlights On

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Tim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 20d

"Our human life makes sense not because of artificial intelligence," he said, "but because of human beings and encounter, being with one another, creating relationships, and discovering in those human relationships also the presence of God."

National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · 20d

Pope Leo XIV said a proposal to create an AI-version of him so people could have a virtual audience with the pope pretty much horrified him.

Pope nixes 'virtual pope' idea, explains concerns about AI

Pope Leo XIV said a proposal to create an AI-version of him so people could have a virtual audience with the pope pretty much horrified him.

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Emaux @emauxstylo.bsky.social · 21d

BBC News captures Doctor Who himself Sylvester McCoy at the Trump protest seemingly unaware of who they're interviewing.

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Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 22d

Chiitan loves all transgender people.
I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives.
Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like.
love you all 🤍
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Magnificat Maddie @magnificatmaddie.bsky.social · 25d

OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. But it’s functionally the same afaik

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 27d

Now that Kirk's killer seems to be caught, maybe the news could spare a moment's attention for the right wing, from the commentariat up to the GOP and president, whose immediate reaction was not mourning, but to seize the opportunity to try to incite violence against groups they hate

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Magnificat Maddie @magnificatmaddie.bsky.social · 28d

Apparently this will be titled “Dilexit Te” (He loved you), in continuity with Francis’ last encyclical, “Dilexit Nos” (He loved us). Very excited to read it :)

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 28d

Pope Leo is preparing to publish the first high-level document of his four-month papacy, which is expected to signal continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis and focus on the needs of the world's poor, three informed sources told Reuters. www.reuters.com/world/pope-l...

Pope Leo writing first document on needs of poor, sources say

Pope Leo is preparing to publish the first high-level document of his four-month papacy, which is expected to signal continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis and focus on the needs of the world's poor, three informed sources told Reuters.

www.reuters.com

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Julieko Mine 🌺 @ SP愛DERSM_SH @twifairy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Y'know, I've been wondering the same thing, Inspector.

TGAA STREAMS CONTINUE THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 AT 7PM CENTRAL

I am joined by @gentyjack.bsky.social and @magnificatmaddie.bsky.social of lawyer brainrot fame for case 1-3
We're gonna have a real normal one folks. The normallest ones to ever do it.

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Katav 🐺 g(r)ay wolf 🐏 bighorn(y) ram @katav.gay · Aug 27

a fantastic video about important topics and with a worthy fundraiser, and best of all it has this amazing moment

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · Aug 27

In strongest statement of the Bench amid Minnesota shooting, Chicago’s Cupich pulls no punches: “The facts are clear. Guns are plentiful and common sense attempts to limit their availability have been largely rejected in the name of a freedom not found in our constitution.”

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · Aug 21

The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference took turns with dozens of other members of his diocese reading the names and ages of the 16 Israeli children and the 12,211 Palestinian children who have been killed in the war…the service lasted 7 hours. religionnews.com/2025/08/18/c...

Cardinal Zuppi leads seven-hour prayer, naming every child killed in Holy Land war

(RNS) — The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference took turns with dozens of other members of his diocese reading the names and ages of the 16 Israeli children and the 12,211 Palestinian children who...

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Magnificat Maddie @magnificatmaddie.bsky.social · Aug 11

I did a fanmix of the lost Beach Boys/Brian Wilson album SMiLE, filling in the missing vocal parts with new vocals by myself and @leilikeadog.com!

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SoLinkSMiLE (A 2025 SMiLE Fanmix)

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PW Musical Productions, home of Turnabout Musical! @turnaboutmusical.bsky.social · Jul 26

Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries - Episode 2 is OUT NOW!!!

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Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries - Episode 2

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PW Musical Productions, home of Turnabout Musical! @turnaboutmusical.bsky.social · Jul 21

"TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES - Episode 2: Turnabout Sisters" will finally be released on the Nerdification YouTube channel this Saturday, July 26, at 12:00 PM EDT! 🥰🎉🎉🎉 Don't miss the live premiere here!

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Jacob Geller @jacobgeller.com · Jul 20

Pauline when Donkey Kong sees a door covered in purple caution tape

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · Jul 18

This Stephen Colbert monologue from Monday night, followed by a bit about the MAGA contingent calling for Trump to release the Epstein files, is the reason why Paramount fired Colbert and canceled his show.

That, and the Midterm elections are coming up, and he would continue to go after Trump.

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