New Pope or Old Power? Why “Pope Leo XIV” Isn’t America’s Pontiff

The new Pope’s Peruvian roots reveal a story far deeper than any birthplace brag. Robert Francis Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, spent decades leading…

Rowan Fitz 6 hours ago 5 min read

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NEW POPE ELECTED!
Not EXACTLY the first US Pope, Anonymous tells us about the Peruvian progressive with a Midwest accent. Not a MAGA hat in sight. This guy blesses unions, side-eyes billionaires, and might be the Church’s softest soft launch into actual relevance. The incense just got political.

New Pope Leo XIV: Why The “American Pope” Is Really A Peruvian Pontiff
When the Vatican hailed a “new Pope” born in Massachusetts, they overlooked his decades of ministry in Peru that shaped Leo XIV’s agenda.
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There’s a village in Japan where the dead don’t leave. They just get replaced. One woman sews life-sized dolls of every person who dies or vanishes. Now there are 350 dolls and only 27 people left. It’s not haunted. It’s preserved. And yeah, it’s probably watching you too.

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Trump’s DOJ prosecuting a Wisconsin judge for courtroom management is like suing a lifeguard for not letting ICE agents drown a guy in the kiddie pool.

If this is “justice,” I’m the Queen of England and you're all getting knighted at Dairy Queen.

"Never again" is happening folks - pay attention.

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April 25, 2025 - WI Judge Arrested is not just another Trump-era headline. It is a flashing siren announcing that judicial independence is now under direct
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I made the mistake of watching Our Great National Parks with Obama, and it was… beautiful.

Calming.

Hopeful.

Like a global ASMR session with a man who understands ecosystems and empathy.

But then my brain betrayed me: what if Trump narrated it?
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Hegseth built a full-on makeup studio inside the Pentagon. Just typing that cost me 10 IQ points. It's like finding out the Situation Room has a tanning bed. (It might 🤷‍♀️)

If "Defending Democracy" now requires soft lighting and bronzer, we’re one budget cut from Real Housewives of the Joint Chiefs.

Spotlight: $40K For Hegseth's Makeup Studio Upgrade
Hegseth’s makeup studio inside the Pentagon spotlights Fox News influence, misuse of defense resources, and leaked Signal chats tied to U.S. military operations
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Breaking News:

The cost of living officially outweighs the benefits.

In related news, water is wet, billionaires are hoarding, and your paycheck is now a participation trophy.

Read on as we unpack the current state of things...
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