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The Moment in St. Peter's Square

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (aka “Dr. Italy”) was literally in the square when the white smoke billowed. He witnessed:

-Electric joy: He saw people from every nation rejoicing as one big Catholic family.

-A moment of peace: When Pope Leo came out, his voice was calm, his presence gentle yet.

Why the White Smoke Matters

Dr. D’Ambrosio explains it beautifully:

-Biblically, clouds resemble God’s presence (think Sinai, Transfiguration)

-The smoke is a visible sign the Holy Spirit is guiding the Church.

Who is the Pope, Really?

John and Dr. D’Ambrosio remind us:

-The Pope is not a CEO or a political figure — he’s the successor of St. Peter.

-Yes, St. Peter was flawed, but he was given the keys.

-The Pope carries that charism of truth, so we should:

✅ Respect him
✅ Listen attentively
✅ Expect God to speak through him

What Does Pope Leo XIV Bring?

-Strength of a lion 🦁 (like his namesakes, Leo I & Leo XIII)

-Gentleness of a lamb 🐑 — a peacemaker, a unifier

-A call to all of us to be bold in truth, gentle in love, and committed to unity

✝️ How Can We Support Pope Leo?

✅ Pray for him.
✅ Read his words. (His writings are all over social media)
✅ Be peacemakers in our own circles.
✅ Trust that the Holy Spirit is working through him.

💬 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” -Matthew 5:9

This is our spiritual family moment. We’ve got a new papa; just like a good family, we don’t sit back and critique from the couch. We pray, support, and walk with him.

So, light a candle, crack open his latest homily, and maybe offer up that annoying commute or tough conversation today for Pope Leo XIV. The Church is alive, and so are we in it! 🌍❤️

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Image via Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock.
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The Moment in St. Peter's Square
Dr. Marcellino D&rsquo;Ambrosio (aka &ldquo;Dr. Italy&rdquo;) was literally in the square when the white smoke billowed.&nbsp;He witnessed:
-Electric joy: He saw people from every nation rejoicing as one big Catholic family.
-A moment of peace: When Pope Leo came out, his voice was calm, his presence gentle yet.
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Why the White Smoke Matters
Dr. D&rsquo;Ambrosio explains it beautifully:
-Biblically, clouds resemble God&rsquo;s presence (think Sinai, Transfiguration)
-The smoke is a visible sign the Holy Spirit is guiding the Church.
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Who is the Pope, Really?
John and Dr. D&rsquo;Ambrosio remind us:
-The Pope is not a CEO or a political figure &mdash; he&rsquo;s the successor of St. Peter.
-Yes, St. Peter was flawed, but he was given the&nbsp;keys.
-The Pope carries that charism of truth, so we should:
✅ Respect him ✅ Listen attentively ✅ Expect God to speak through him
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What Does Pope Leo XIV Bring?
-Strength of a lion 🦁 (like his namesakes, Leo I &amp; Leo XIII)
-Gentleness of a lamb 🐑 &mdash; a peacemaker, a unifier
-A call to&nbsp;all of us to be bold in truth, gentle in love, and committed to unity
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✝️ How Can We Support Pope Leo?
✅ Pray for him. ✅ Read his words. (His writings are all over social media) ✅ Be peacemakers in our own circles. ✅ Trust that the Holy Spirit is working through him.
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💬 &ldquo;Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.&rdquo; -Matthew 5:9
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This is our spiritual family moment. We&rsquo;ve got a new papa; just like a good family, we don&rsquo;t sit back and critique from the couch. We&nbsp;pray, support, and walk with him.
So, light a candle, crack open his latest homily, and maybe offer up that annoying commute or tough conversation today for Pope Leo XIV. The Church is alive, and so are we in it! 🌍❤️
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