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ananda

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43. Yes, I saw that earlier. Most interesting.

Reply to Cha (Reply #36)

Fri May 9, 2025, 09:53 AM

12 hrs ago

Not only the first North American pope, but also
the first Black pope

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The new Pope's brother speaks. . . [View all] DinahMoeHum Yesterday OP

He left Chicago right after Grade School!!!! a kennedy Yesterday #1

He's a SOX fan!!!! elleng Yesterday #2

I swear I don't know ANY White Sox fans...... a kennedy Yesterday #4

DITTO!!! elleng Yesterday #10

President Obama is a White Sox fan. MIButterfly Yesterday #13

Shut up......he is??? Ok, ok,..... a kennedy Yesterday #16

True story. MIButterfly Yesterday #20

I know a couple. LisaM Yesterday #14

ME Skittles Yesterday #15

I'm a White Sox fan rpannier Yesterday #27

there r many, even on the north side. mopinko 23 hrs ago #38

Which makes me like him a lot more rpannier Yesterday #29

Unfortunately... regnaD kciN 23 hrs ago #33

That seems like a very nice man. I liked hearing him speak of his brother. nt ShazamIam Yesterday #3

Lovely! elleng Yesterday #11

Delightful interview. sop Yesterday #5

"Well, a small town right outside of Rome. markodochartaigh Yesterday #30

Great interview ReRe Yesterday #6

Seems so odd to have an American with a pope brother. Irish_Dem Yesterday #7

That was so warm and nice to see Danmel Yesterday #8

That was lovely Danmel Yesterday #9

that was very sweet CatWoman Yesterday #12

Thanks for sharing! LittleGirl Yesterday #17

I think there was a question about whether the new pope will be allowed back in the US. erronis Yesterday #18

.... Tanuki Yesterday #19

Oh, that is brilliant! 3catwoman3 Yesterday #22

Your post prompted me to re-read the tweet not fooled 23 hrs ago #34

Yes, it was. 3catwoman3 19 hrs ago #42

Great interview dalton99a Yesterday #21

Very charming. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #23

Saw both his brothers interviewed on ABC News this evening. The more I hear about him, highplainsdem Yesterday #24

I know! Have you read this fascinating news about Pope Leo XIV? Cha 23 hrs ago #37

Thanks, Cha! I just love his background! highplainsdem 2 hrs ago #44

Yes and those Cardinals must Cha 1 hr ago #45

With his heritage, he represents not just the US but the world. Same with his international work. highplainsdem 1 hr ago #46

Pope Leo X1V is Brilliant.. he Speaks Cha 1 hr ago #47

That was cool just reading his face busting with emotion. Uncle Joe Yesterday #25

That is one smart pope. He speaks 5 or more languages. ananda Yesterday #26

Fascinating! I read some more Interesting news Cha 23 hrs ago #36

Yes, I saw that earlier. Most interesting. ananda 12 hrs ago #43

Thank you for posting MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #28

That was Fun... TY, Dinah! Cha Yesterday #31

His brother Rob is the Pope. tavernier Yesterday #32

Bing says Pope Leo XIV is African-Creole ancestry. Cha 23 hrs ago #35

And his father's name shows up on Census records saying he was born in Haiti. nt pnwmom 21 hrs ago #40

Oh really! Wow... It's just Amazing, their History. Cha 21 hrs ago #41

I'm bummed he's a Sox fan and not a Cubs fan EnergizedLib 22 hrs ago #39