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The Pope, Headlines, Words, and Miracles: Briefly

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

I’m not making a habit of frequent posts. But I’m rather pope-conscious this week. The three-minute video says our pope is doing well, under the circumstances, and that it’s “business as usual” at Gemelli Hospital, except for the Pope recovering … Continue reading →

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Pope Leo XIV: Surgery Today

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

Update: October 13, 2026, 11:12 p.m. Minnesota time. Pope Leo XIV is out of surgery. He’s short part of his right lung, but otherwise okay. This is good news, but I figure prayer is still a good idea. At the … Continue reading →

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Pope Leo XIV: World Citizen, 21st Century Missionary

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

Someone’s written a book about Pope Leo XIV: “León XIV: ciudadano del mundo, misionero del siglo XXI”; or “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century”. The book, in Spanish, was released today, September 18, 2025. I … Continue reading →

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Corn Altar, Communist Crucifix, AI Pope Pic: Perspectives

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

About a week ago, in a discussion of what’s been happening in Vatican City, someone referred to the late Pope Francis as a “commie in a cassock”. I hadn’t run into that particular phrase, but I’m all too familiar with … Continue reading →

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Pope Leo XIV: the 267th Bishop of Rome

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

My wife told me a few minutes ago. We have a new pope. His name, now, is Leo XIV. I gather that he’s the first Pope who is also an Augustinian, and the second from this side of the Atlantic. … Continue reading →

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