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April 16, 2026

I thought hell would freeze over before I agreed with the pope. But in a world riven by cruelty, that day has finally come

It’s a relief to see the pontiff decrying brutality, because it seems most current world leaders lack the necessary spine

I thought hell would freeze over before I agreed with the pope. But in a world riven by cruelty, that day has finally come

TL;DR

  • The author, not religious, finds herself agreeing with Pope Francis's condemnation of war and materialism.
  • The viral popularity of the Dominican Sisters of Mary on TikTok is attributed to their perceived kindness, simplicity, and genuine nature.
  • The current world is described as saturated with cruelty, hollowness, and palpable evil, with leaders often lacking the moral fortitude to speak out.
  • The author is drawn to a non-religious form of spirituality and moral solidarity with other good people, seeking connection and collective action against negativity.
  • The author believes that those who can should push back against darkness because it is the right thing to do, not for religious reward.

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