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Rocco Palmo retweeted
On the 40th anniversary of the historic Day of Prayer for Peace, convened by Pope John Paul II on October 27, 1986, the legacy of the “Spirit of Assisi” spans four pontificates. From John Paul II himself, who explored its theological significance, to Benedict XVI, who extended the dialogue to include non-believers; from Francis, who called for fraternity, to Pope Leo XIV, who invites religions to rediscover within their own roots an antidote to hatred and violence.
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Long US Bench’s most willing waterboy for GOP Administrations – going back to his 2002 USCCB Floor-plea to back Bush over JPII on Iraq invasion – even now-retired +Joe Naumann says White House misled hats to exploit their prayer over Trump: religionnews.com/2026/10/26/… (via @RNS)
With the 2d Latin American Pope now ✅ for his – and his predecessor’s – “homecoming,” given a core issue Leo’ll face on his adopted turf, Thursday’s major, authoritative text on evangelization from the “Holy Office” gave new meaning to "Ressourcement": vatican.va/roman_curia/congr…
Albeit not as, er, “sexy” as what consumes Global North chattering classes, one critical piece of the Francis legacy in the balance over these days is late Pope’s (revolutionary) premium on inculturation… and Conclave’s decisive role on its future: bit.ly/2M22VGn
Lest anyone forgot/was too stunned to grasp it in the moment, Leo’s Election Day slip into Spanish “to [greet] my beloved Diocese of Chiclayo, in Peru” was the first time a new Pope left Italian in his opening word to the world.
(Read: Nada of the kind was uttered in English.)
I am looking forward to returning to the continent where I’ve experienced so many moments of my life. May this journey be an occasion for us to open our hearts to one another, strengthen our communion as brothers and sisters, and renew our commitment to proclaiming the Gospel with joy. #Uruguay #Argentina #Peru
🚨 Holy See announces Pope’s 11-day Latin America mega-tour will proceed on schedule; departure for Uruguay Nov 6.
While Tradfederates demand another Rage Parade to the Pope, closer to home – and just ahead of Cats' Roman opener – LeBob's alma mater commits a horrific schism, damaging the fabric of this city & 🇺🇸 sport: audacy.com/kywnewsradio/loca…
The Big 5 is One. Forever.
We need unity here.
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Just sayin'... Do better.
7 years since the passage of NY State’s Child Victims Act (which suspended the civil statute of limitations for historic abuse cases), the Gotham Arch is the first diocese to settle its docket without resorting to Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Now, the lone unresolved see is Brooklyn.
“Habemus Payout” – ending years of legal theatrics (and bankruptcy threats), 2.5 mil-member NY Arch reaches $800 million settlement for 1,300+ cases: US’ 2nd-largest single deal, its total still dwarfed by the $1.6 billion LA paid over 2 state "windows." nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/ar…
“Habemus Payout” – ending years of legal theatrics (and bankruptcy threats), 2.5 mil-member NY Arch reaches $800 million settlement for 1,300+ cases: US’ 2nd-largest single deal, its total still dwarfed by the $1.6 billion LA paid over 2 state "windows." nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/ar…
Grasping to explain Oval fiasco, after mega blowback for laying hands on Trump with Paula White, Denver’s +Golka says “I’m heartbroken people are hurt… and intentionally using this moment to sow disunity”: denvercatholic.org/exclusive…
(NB: The optic sowed “disunity,” and confusion.)
Making a “Cardinal Betsy” of his own in Reds Country – one of US Catholicism’s most illustrious folds – Cinci’s +Bob Casey becomes the latest ranking US prelate to institute a lay COO-overhaul to his Curia, recruiting his pick from Procter & Gamble: thecatholictelegraph.com/arc…
Rocco Palmo retweeted
Pope Leo XIV will not make his scheduled visit to Assisi on October 27 in order to “aid his recovery” following his recent thoracic surgery, according to the Holy See Press Office.
The Pope will instead send a message to express his closeness to the organizers and attendees of the “Unarmed and Disarming Peace” meeting, which marks the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened in the Italian city by Pope St. John Paul II.
“To aid his recovery following the thoracic surgery he underwent on Tuesday of last week, Pope Leo XIV will be unable to attend the ‘Unarmed and Disarming Peace’ meeting in Assisi on October 27, as planned,” read the statement.
The Press Office assured everyone that the Holy Father remains convinced “that the ‘Spirit of Assisi’ dialogue and the search for words and gestures of peace are valuable resources in an age of conflict.”
At the same time, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said the Holy Father underwent a scheduled follow-up chest X-ray, which confirmed that his “postoperative recovery is progressing very well.”
“However, given the short time that has elapsed since the surgery, his doctors advised against the planned helicopter journey on October 27 as a precaution,” they noted in the statement released on Friday by the Holy See Press Office.
Rocco Palmo retweeted
This is precisely what it means to “give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s”: to be truthful, free from servile fear or hypocrisy, free to do good. Let us pray to the Lord to help us live in this way. #GospelOfTheDay (Mt 22:15-21)
Striking as it was, today's Oval fiasco is all the more extraordinary given the feast at hand...
Having looked to 🇺🇸 as a beacon from behind the Iron Curtain, St JPII became one of us... and called us to faithful citizenship on the 200th of the Constitution, in Magisterial text:
Much as it looked like +Jeff Grob behind the Resolute Desk, given his (Blase-r) provenance, it just didn't compute....
But just like the Brewers in a World Series, here we are.
We confirmed Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob is standing behind Trump's chair, to the left of Paula White-Cain.
An archdiocese spokeswoman said: "Archbishop Grob was among a group of bishops who had a brief meeting with the president today."
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There are other US hats in the frame (some hiding, or trying), but it’d be irresponsible to name them without full clarity… Anyone up to help finish the puzzle?
Per WH video, 2 days after nabbing a year of silence from one of US Right’s top influencer-priests, new Denver Arch +Jim Golka prays over Trump in The Oval… Dallas’ +Ed Burns, Rapid City’s +Scott Bullock & Kansas MAGA-meritus +Joe Naumann visible in shot
Rocco Palmo retweeted
Pope Leo welcomed members of the American Jewish Committee in the Vatican this morning and recalled their shared commitment to promoting human dignity and to rejecting all forms of hatred and discrimination.
Long story short: “Pope Cancer-Free.”
#GoBob
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that the tumor removed on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized.
Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said on Wednesday evening that a subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that “no further treatment is necessary.”
