I really like the comparison between Pope St. John Paul II's homecoming and Leo's. It seems to me that the most important issue facing the US is the disunity and refusal to listen to each other that is a major aspect of American politics. I have no idea whether a visit here would help heal our divisions or make them worse.
My cynicism about the intersection of politics, religion, and social media says it would make things worse. But if the first year of Leo's papacy has taught me anything, it is to not underestimate the surprises that the Holy Spirit has in store.
Excellent article and analysis, Ed! Thanks so much for this!
Not sure if this is one of Ed.'s British-isms or a typo, but "Isiah" should be "Isaiah". Thanks for a great article!
Well he also has "Pete Hesketh" so my Bayesian instincts say typo. (Not "type" as you typed, which is also a typo ...)
I really like the comparison between Pope St. John Paul II's homecoming and Leo's. It seems to me that the most important issue facing the US is the disunity and refusal to listen to each other that is a major aspect of American politics. I have no idea whether a visit here would help heal our divisions or make them worse.
My cynicism about the intersection of politics, religion, and social media says it would make things worse. But if the first year of Leo's papacy has taught me anything, it is to not underestimate the surprises that the Holy Spirit has in store.
If you’re taking the long odds of a White Sox World Series, make sure you parlay a Pope Leo USA visit and supercharge that payout.