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Whatever command gives life (i.e., promises eternal life) belongs not to the law, since “the law was not given to give life” (Gal 3:21). But the Great Commandment gives (promises) life—“do this and you shall live” (Lk 10:28). Therefore, it does not belong to the law.

Fr. Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), addresses the question of his duty to consecrate the bishops, despite the absence of the Pope’s approval:

When Jesus said to his disciples, “This is my body,” he cannot have meant that the bread and wine on the table were his literal body, for his literal body was behind the table, not on it.

As a Catholic, ignoring the Pope when he challenges your politics isn't fidelity—it's Protestantism in disguise. Your god is Caesar, not Christ. The Pope isn't "woke"; he's applying unchanging Catholic social teaching: condemning unjust war, exploitation of the poor, and attacks on human dignity (Gaudium et Spes, Rerum Novarum). These aren't leftist inventions—they predate modern parties by centuries. Popes have always addressed politics when it intersects morality (slavery, fascism, communism). St. John Paul II helped topple Soviet tyranny. Francis critiqued capitalism's excesses while upholding life, marriage, and doctrine. Selective outrage reveals the issue: discomfort with the Church's independence from any ideology, left or right. You pray to God, not the Pope—correct. But Christ founded a visible Church with authority (Mt 16:18-19, Jn 20:23). Dismissing the successor of Peter when inconvenient echoes "cafeteria Catholicism." True Catholics submit to the Magisterium even when it pricks conscience or politics. The faith isn't MAGA, Democrat, or "anti-woke"—it's Catholic. Obedience tests loyalty, not blind agreement.

JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV urges end to all wars during an impassioned homily at his Vatican prayer vigil for peace — “Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life.” “War divides; hope unites. Arrogance tramples upon others; love lifts up. Idolatry blinds us; the living God enlightens. My dearest friends, all it takes is a little faith, a mere “crumb” of faith, in order to face this dramatic hour in history together — as humanity and alongside humanity. Prayer is not a refuge in which to hide from our responsibilities, nor an anesthetic to numb the pain provoked by so much injustice. Rather, it is the most selfless, universal and transformative response to death” “Prayer teaches us how to act. In prayer, our limited human possibilities are joined to the infinite possibilities of God.”