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Pope Leo XIV: I urge everyone to accompany this moment of delicate diplomacy with prayer
X ^ | Apr 8, 2026 | @Pontifex

Posted on 04/08/2026 7:08:04 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

I urge everyone to accompany this moment of delicate diplomacy with prayer, in hopes that a willingness to dialogue may become the means to resolve other conflict situations in the world as well. #PrayTogether #Peace

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TOPICS: Prayer
KEYWORDS: ceasefire; diplomacy; iran; peace; popeleo; prayer; war
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43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your friends, hate your enemies.’ 44 But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may become the children of your Father in heaven. For he makes his sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil. 46 Why should God reward you if you love only the people who love you? Even the tax collectors do that! 47 And if you speak only to your friends, have you done anything out of the ordinary? Even the pagans do that! 48 You must be perfect—just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Jesus
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5

1 posted on 04/08/2026 7:08:04 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Letting these monsters up off the mat is a monstrous mistake.


2 posted on 04/08/2026 7:10:42 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

“As long as you don’t pray in Latin.”


3 posted on 04/08/2026 7:12:52 AM PDT by MMusson ( )
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To: BenLurkin

I agree. Why can’t Leo criticize the evil, murderous radical Islamic regime that murdered 40,000 of its own citizens a few weeks ago, plus thousands of Americans over the last 50 years, but instead focuses on Trump?? So far, I am not a Leo fan at all. . . .


4 posted on 04/08/2026 7:16:18 AM PDT by RatRipper
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To: CondoleezzaProtege; BenLurkin; RatRipper
This is clearly a failure of political will.

It is too much like Vietnam. I realize there is a difference though. Both the NVA and Iranians are ideologues, but Iranians also meet the definition of sociopaths by exhibiting a pattern of antisocial behaviors and attitudes, including manipulation, deceit, aggression, and a lack of empathy for others. With these people you can begin negotiations after you remove all ability to project their terrorism beyond their physical borders.

Who would have thought Trump would be another LBJ?

5 posted on 04/08/2026 7:35:07 AM PDT by Retain Mike ( Sat Cong)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

How about praying for the 45,000 slaughtered ?
Or did you just ignore that fact ?


6 posted on 04/08/2026 7:47:48 AM PDT by wardamneagle
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To: wardamneagle

And lets not ever forget the US soldiers who died to stop the slaughter…


7 posted on 04/08/2026 7:49:16 AM PDT by wardamneagle
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To: RatRipper
I agree. Why can’t Leo criticize the evil, murderous radical Islamic regime that murdered 40,000 of its own citizens a few weeks ago, plus thousands of Americans over the last 50 years, but instead focuses on Trump?? So far, I am not a Leo fan at all. . . .

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I agree, too. Conversley, Jesus also condemned the crooked merchants on the Temple grounds, turning their tables over, and ALSO condemning those that would hurt children. Jesus did both. So should Leo.

8 posted on 04/08/2026 7:55:19 AM PDT by telescope115 (Ad Astra, Ad Deum…)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

LEO would not be a good...

Law
Enforcement
Officer

A social worker for violent individuals to change their thinking? Possibly.


9 posted on 04/08/2026 7:57:39 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Dear Pope - Read the Koran! Understand what it teaches regarding the treatment of "infidels". There is no dialogue or co-existence with Islam. Islam's concept of co-existence is submit, die or become a persecuted minority.

The Pope and Vatican's silence, lack of outrage and condemnation toward Islam speaks volumes. Possibly a bigger Muslim prayer run in the Vatican will end 1400 years and ongoing Muslim atrocities against Christians. /s

10 posted on 04/08/2026 8:08:33 AM PDT by JesusIsLord
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Very much agree, pray without ceasing! Prayer is key and very effective, especially in the long run.
As for the “Rat” person, wareagle turd, and others... Just shut up. The Holy Father asks for prayers as do all real believers, and you interject with stupidity.
Just shut up, you insignificant little children.


11 posted on 04/08/2026 8:19:06 AM PDT by SavannahWonderer (First do no harm)
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To: BenLurkin

ZFG
He makes statements that are not Biblical.
He’s a raging globalist first, not Christ


12 posted on 04/08/2026 8:36:08 AM PDT by 1ScrappyArmyMom
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To: RatRipper

Behind all the fanfare about ‘an American pope,’ Leo is just a routine American lefty/progressive. Sad but true. Expect little better than Francis out of this guy. Leo may even be worse because he’s younger and more articulate.


13 posted on 04/08/2026 8:58:55 AM PDT by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

I never thought of that as advice for international politics. This is advice for a kingdom “not of this world.”


14 posted on 04/08/2026 9:51:32 AM PDT by aspasia
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To: BenLurkin

Absolutely.

It’s suicidal.


15 posted on 04/08/2026 10:56:50 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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To: BenLurkin

Pope Marx II speaks.


16 posted on 04/08/2026 11:08:12 AM PDT by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden )
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To: RatRipper

The last few popes were erected (sic) to destroy Christianity. Especially this current heretic. He has bowed down to Islam and pretty much endorsed faggotry and abortion.


17 posted on 04/08/2026 11:11:30 AM PDT by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
This DEI hire should reimburse to US, every nickel and dime his corrupt bunch took to traffic illegals .. Every news story about some heathen slaughtering an American ... I wonder how much did FraudLent Charities bank to usher these animals into MY country. Now I am posting the WHOLE chapter so the reader can see how seeds of deception are planted.

Matthew 5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

18 posted on 04/08/2026 11:25:29 AM PDT by Just mythoughts (Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tende)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Who?

Is the Pope Catholic?


19 posted on 04/08/2026 11:48:35 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Not all 2,000,000,000 muslims want to murder me. But 200,000,000 probably do.)
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To: SavannahWonderer
The Holy Father is in heaven and there has been, is, and will ever be only one Holy Father.

John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
20 posted on 04/08/2026 11:56:12 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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