May 7, 2025 By Marybeth O’Mara As members of the College of Cardinals gather today in Rome to deliberate and elect a new Pope, I hope they are much more deeply touched by the life and teachings of Francis than they are by the White House’s AI rendering of our twice-divorced, needlessly cruel, and recklessly immoral President as Pope that was posted this weekend. Clickbait all the way, just to own the libs, right?

Anyway, I am still in a place that makes it too difficult for me to navigate the internet, my platform, and my source information all at once, so I am taking (and enjoying!) a break this week, and will return next week.

You take a break, too, and we will connect again soon. Thanks!