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@jopawo @tommyTutone5309 Regular Christian? Being that the Catholic Church is the Church established by Christ, it would logically lead one to wonder if all other Christians are “irregular”.

@tommyTutone5309 Actually, I was Catholic, technically the Catholic Church might count me, because I was baptized as a child and went through the CCD classes, but I am non practising. Just a regular Christian now.

So if I haven't pissed you off already, this one might. If it reads terribly tomorrow, blame the flu or whatever this is. 😃 I was raised Catholic — my mom is still the gold standard, never misses Mass. But I have to say, this new Pope Leo XIV is really disappointing to a lot of traditional and conservative Catholics. I don't debate Christian denominations much anymore, but I do think the pope should largely stay out of day-to-day politics. Popes have been political throughout history, and it sometimes served a purpose, but right now it feels counterproductive. I still have deep respect for the Catholic Church and my Catholic friends. Without the Church preserving those historic Christian documents for 2,000 years, a lot would have been lost. That said, Pope Leo has been consistently critical of Trump — turning down invitations, using strong language about war ('God doesn't answer the prayers of those who wage war'), and openly pushing back against efforts to deport illegal immigrants. I get that popes speak on moral issues, but this feels more like picking sides. The cardinals might have chosen poorly on this one. I respect all my Catholic brothers and sisters, even though I myself have chosen not to practice Catholicism anymore. That said, I have no respect for this pope’s approach. #PopeLeoXIV

@ShockerVoice Thank you, Mike.

@itshozzy @shaycarl @RepJeffries Eggs are lower and much else as well.

@shaycarl @RepJeffries Gas prices are down while everything else is up, thank you Mr. President

Donald Trump promised to lower costs on Day 1 of his presidency. It’s now Day 401. Is your life more affordable?

@SenDuckworth So you are refusing to do the job you were elected to do in order to march lockstep with an agenda driven ideology. Sad!

I won't be attending the State of the Union address. I’m not interested in hearing another campaign rally full of lies.

@CalltoActivism "Cutches"? Man, whoever wrote this must be slipping and totally losing his marbles. Must be physically messed up as well. How do they allow them to be on the internet? Makes about as much sense, right?

BREAKING: A clip is going viral from this morning of Donald Trump wandering away toward the end of the event at the White House. He cutches the podium for support and oddly walks toward a locked door as everyone awkwardly remains seated. Donald Trump is not well.

@ShockerVoice Congratulations to the one and only Shocker Voice. Thank you for the memories heard around the world and for all that you mean to Shocker athletics. There will never be another like you. We are all blessed to have had you behind the mic for so many years.

@ShockerVoice Say it ain't so! But, I'm very happy for you and am SO grateful for all you have given to Shocker Nation over these many years. You have been a companion in my travels around the world during all hours of the night. You will be GREATLY missed...and always loved.

@GavinNewsom You would know. Just how good was that meal in the restaurant during Covid?

This is what dictators do.

@GavinNewsom Dear Governor “Potty Mouth”, My children learned, from when they were very young, that using profanity shows either a lack of maturity, education, discipline, class, or morals. Of course, it could be a combination of all of them. Which one is it for you?

How can you “confront” when you refuse to show your face?

@GavinNewsom After you were so dismantled by the Governor of Florida in your debate, I’m surprised you would want to show your face.

@JamesMartinSJ Where was this post in 2000 when a police officer was murdered during the riots? Where were your posts calling for no violence and looting during that time? And urging violence against police officers? Is that false witness?

"His selection meant that a man who had urged violence against police officers was now responsible for the department’s official effort to exact revenge against those who had tried to hold the rioters accountable." nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/…

@poperespecter1 Did Biden kiss his ring? Did Biden even uphold the teachings of the Church?

How should you greet the Vicar of Christ? Here are two very different approaches. Which would you do?

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@JamesMartinSJ Father, I agree with these thoughts 100%. Looking back through your posts of the last 2 weeks, I hope, as well, that you hold to your own advice. The Holy Father deserves to be his own man and the Pope that the Blessed Spirit wants Him to be…not who we want him to be.

Let Pope Leo be Pope Leo. And give the Successor of St. Peter the gift of your patience.

@PerchW29437 @CatholicVote There is history and then there is HIStory.

@CatholicVote Bored with EVERY event, secular or Catholic, stating "History will be made". That is redundant and useless, as every day is history being made. Stating it doesn't make it anything special.

One final glimpse of the cardinals gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica for the final public Mass before the conclave begins today. History will be made 🙏

@JamesMartinSJ They are getting tons of our support…and tons of our tax dollars. It costs an unbelievable amount of money to educate each and every public school student. The parochial school does it for far less per pupil.

For the record, I'm a strong supporter of Catholic and private schools. But I'm also the product of the public school system (all the way from kindergarten to high school) in Pennsylvania. I would not be who I am without public schools. These schools deserve our support.

@mmpadellan Sounds like most of the people in the stadium cheered..just as most of the people who voted cheered in November (and are still cheering).

That was pretty shitty to show trump during Jon Batiste singing the National Anthem, forced me and half of America to boo.

@ShockerVoice keep the throats warm and remember there is a lot of great basketball ahead. Keep at it. Go Shocks.

@GoodFriendGriff @dukemedia198 @boblutz Huh? After his first building seasons, ending with the 08-09 season, Marshall didn’t have a losing record. All years were over 20 wins and multiple were over 30. He’s also the winningest coach in Shocker basketball history.

@dukemedia198 @boblutz How do you explain the years of GM coaching where he had a losing record even after his success? Get real nerd

I don’t see the transfer portal working for Shocker basketball. Hard to coach guys who are going to spend 1-2 years with you, I would think. Crowds reflect my frustration.

@turnerwestvan @denisedwheeler And there are many politicians who grow new accents right before our eyes during the election cycles. Just ask Hillary and Kamala.

@denisedwheeler You would think the accent does go away. I have many friends or business people from India or Iran or China. Accent gone.

Melania has been in the United States for nearly 30 years and still can't speak proper English. A total dumbshit like her husband.