Michelle Jackson+FollowVatican’s Big Fundraiser: Swipe to Donate?The Vatican’s running a $57-68 million deficit, and Pope Leo XIV (the first American pope!) is rolling out a full-on fundraising campaign—think posters, QR codes, even PayPal. They’re hoping Catholics worldwide will chip in to help erase the Holy See’s budget gap. But after years of scandals and some questionable investments, will a slick, American-style pitch actually get people to open their wallets? The Vatican’s betting on it! #VaticanNews #PopeLeoXIV #PetersPence #Religion30Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowPope Leo XIV’s Hopeful Jumbotron MomentDid you catch this? The new American pope, Leo XIV, just made his first big message to the US—right on the White Sox stadium jumbotron! He told young people that real hope and meaning come from God and helping others, and that even tough times can be healed by love. The whole event mixed baseball, faith, and Chicago pride, and the Pope might even throw the first pitch at a future game. Major vibes! #PopeLeoXIV #HopeMessage #WhiteSox #Religion372Share
lmiles+FollowPope’s Epic Video Shoutout at Rate FieldDid you catch Pope Leo XIV’s surprise video at Rate Field? The city’s own pope sent a heartfelt message urging everyone to be a ‘light of hope’ and shouted out the youth as the world’s promise. 30,000+ packed the stadium for Mass, music, and even a White Sox invite for the pope to throw the first pitch! People said his words gave them chills—even in the heat. Plus, there’s a new mural and a giant pope cut-out for all the selfies. Iconic Chicago moment! #PopeLeoXIV #ChicagoMoments #FaithInAction #Religion992Share
Pamela Marshall+FollowPope Leo’s Hopeful Shoutout at Sox GameDid you catch this? Pope Leo XIV just sent a heartfelt video message straight to Chicago from the jumbotron at the White Sox stadium! He told young people that hope and meaning come from God and helping others, especially when life feels heavy. The whole event mixed Catholic vibes with baseball, and the Sox even invited him to throw the first pitch! Love seeing faith and hometown pride collide like this. #PopeLeoXIV #Chicago #WhiteSox #Religion922Share
Michael Butler+FollowVatican’s Money Woes: What’s Next?The Vatican’s facing a major cash crunch—donations are way down, museum ticket sales aren’t enough, and their massive real estate portfolio isn’t pulling its weight. Turns out, a lot of the money from Peter’s Pence (that special church collection) has been covering budget gaps, not just charity. Now, Pope Leo XIV has to figure out how to get more people to donate and maybe even sell off some prime Vatican properties. Would you chip in to help the Holy See? #Vatican #MoneyMatters #PopeLeoXIV #Culture48Share
kimberly31+FollowPope Leo XIV Might Visit Mexico?!Word is, Mexico’s archbishop just invited Pope Leo XIV to visit, and the new pope is actually considering it! The invite came with a shoutout to the Virgin of Guadalupe, and even Mexico’s president is on board. The last papal visit was in 2016, so this could be huge for Mexico’s Catholic community. No official Vatican word yet, but fingers crossed for a papal road trip! #PopeLeoXIV #Mexico #CatholicNews #Culture387Share
Michelle Jackson+FollowPope Leo XIV’s Unity Call Sparks DramaPope Leo XIV kicked off his papacy with major throwbacks to St. John Paul II—rocking his staff and chasuble—while preaching unity to a massive crowd. But even as he called for harmony and peace, his words got twisted online, with some saying he’s throwing shade at past popes and others accusing critics of spinning his message. The new pope’s all about tradition, unity, and being a peacemaker, but wow, the Church’s divisions are showing big time! #PopeLeoXIV #CatholicChurch #Unity #Culture20Share
Teresa Graham+FollowPope Leo’s Roots: Sicilian, Creole & More!Did you know the new Pope Leo XIV’s family tree is a wild ride through the US melting pot? His grandpa came from Sicily, changed his name, and settled in Chicago. On his mom’s side, there’s Creole and Caribbean heritage, with family who switched racial identities to survive in the US South. Now, Leo’s using his own immigrant story to call for dignity for all migrants—maybe even throwing shade at Trump’s immigration crackdowns. Talk about a full-circle moment! #PopeLeoXIV #ImmigrantRoots #FamilyHistory #CatholicChurch #MeltingPot #Culture190Share
Pamela Marshall+FollowPope Leo’s Big Stance RevealedPope Leo XIV just made his views on gay marriage and abortion crystal clear in his first big Vatican speech: he’s sticking to traditional Catholic teachings, defining family as a man and a woman, and upholding the dignity of unborn children and the elderly. While he’s all about peace and interfaith dialogue, don’t expect major changes on women’s roles in the Church—though those who’ve worked with him say he’s a great listener and respects women’s voices. Big moment for the Vatican! #PopeLeoXIV #VaticanNews #CatholicChurch #FaithAndFamily #ChurchReform #Culture18539Share
Teresa Graham+FollowPopemobile Parade & History in the MakingPope Leo XIV just kicked off his reign with a seriously epic mix of old-school ritual and modern spectacle. The first-ever American pope rolled through St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile, waving to a crowd packed with presidents, celebs, and a sea of fans. After the parade? A deep dive into tradition—prayers at St. Peter’s tomb, ancient symbols like the fisherman’s ring, and a global call for peace. All eyes are on how this Chicago-born pope will lead next! #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #Popemobile #History #CatholicChurch #Culture30Share
