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On these “weightier matters of the law,” We have some hope for Leo. Pope Leo XIII, from whom he seems to be taking his name, was the father of the Catholic social justice movement and helped reshape the church. Leo has made clear he supports immigrants and the poor and criticized Vice President J.D. Vance’s false claim that the human Bible teaches bipeds to treat migrants poorly.

And finally, if he does make good on his vow to continue in the footsteps of Francis, he’ll be an advocate for the environment, the poor, trans people and all those held under a boot heel, which, as any cat can tell you, is a dangerous place to be.

Jeff Landry with noted dog murderer