Pontification in a Good Way

The saints were not angels. They were sinful men and women whose "greatness was shaped by forgiveness." Forgiving others is easy to say when one is a disinterested observer; when one or one's family member is grievously wronged, it's very tough to forgive. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

The New Testament does not conceal the errors, conflicts and sins of those whom we venerate as the greatest Apostles. Their greatness was shaped by forgiveness. The risen Lord reached out to them more than once, to put them back on the right path. Jesus never calls just one…

— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) June 29, 2025