Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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With this pontificate, I began with cautious optimism.

That's because I was hearing warnings about him, some people saying he was bad news, not to be trusted, bad track record, etc.

But having seen and heard what he’s done not only this past week, but watching and reading many more clips, articles and statements he’s made through the years, my heart is filled with gratitude and joy that God has given us this Holy Father.

So much gratitude. So much joy.

Here are the reasons why.

Pope Leo's first homily: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2025/documents/20250509-messa-cardinali.html
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