This is Aggravated Battery. File a report, investigate, arrest, and prosecute. Cook County States Attorney needs to get this done.

butterflygirl24@butterflygirl24.bsky.social · last mo.

In video, ICE agents were leaving the Broadview ICE facility when agent stopped, aimed a pepper ball gun at a protester, who was standing on a public sidewalk not blocking the vehicle, or obstructing anything n shot them in the abdomen. Then, they just kept driving! #arrestice #chicago

NEW: Pope Leo XIV stood beside Cindy McCain — John McCain's widow — at the U.N. World Food Programme on Monday and told the world’s governments they feed wars faster than they feed hungry children. Within hours, MAGA influencers were comparing the first U.S.-born pope to Stalin and Mao.

Why Did Pope Leo XIV’s Hunger Speech Set Off a MAGA Meltdown?

Because he said access to food is a human right — and a movement that abolished USAID heard an accusation. Cindy McCain’s agency was the backdrop.

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The huge "success" Vance is touting from the Iran talks in Switzerland is that Iran has agreed to allow IAEA monitors back. Those monitors had been working there since the JCPOA was signed and were only kicked out after Trump bombed Iran last summer. Absolutely NOTHING gained, but so much lost.

“I carry with me a photo of a Muslim child who, during my visit to Lebanon, was standing there holding a sign that said ‘Welcome, Pope Leo,’ and in this latest phase of the war, he was killed. “As a Church, I say again: as a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war.” — Pope Leo XIV

"When a father dies — especially a good one — it’s like mountains crumbling, the sun going out, like a tsunami. There is life after all these things — but essentially a world is ending." sojo.net/magazine/may...

After the Death of a Good Father

I found a note where Dad explained why he kept so much stuff.

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This cartoon isn't an exaggeration—not even 1% an exaggeration. Weeks ago it seemed this far-right Supreme Court would still block any map intentionally authored to be racist. We just learned that that's no longer true. We have reentered Jim Crow, and it's a national disgrace.

Also keep in mind that the Trump administration has killed nearly 200 people in boat strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. My latest at @commonwealmagazine.org www.commonwealmagazine.org/trump-boat-s...

‘Simply Murder’

Donald Trump's killing spree at sea is indefensible on legal, ethical, and moral grounds.

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www.indcatholicnews.com/news/55062

Joint statement on situation in the West Bank from over 12 world leaders | ICN

The following statement from leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the EU was issued by Downing Street yest...

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Trump isn’t the problem. He is the result of the problem: the racism, ignorance, and selfishness of many people in the United States.

Happy Anniversary Pope Leo! Thank you for teaching us how to preach the Gospel.

Rich Raho@richraho.bsky.social · 3mo ago

In a tender moment today at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, Pope Leo greeted and comforted the sick. Leo marks the one-year anniversary of his election today.

This is absolutely wrong, and are we to believe that we are anti-semitic to be repulsed by what the state of Israel is doing to Lebanon and Gaza? We need to put this to a stop now.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 3mo ago

Israel has razed border villages across southern Lebanon, part of an effort to lay the groundwork for a larger occupation. The Israeli defense minister said the approach was modeled on tactics used in Gaza, where the military reduced entire neighborhoods, buildings and streets to rubble.

I’m pretty sure that Jesus was weak on crime and weak on nuclear weapons, too. Oh, and regarding the stock market, he said “sell all you have and give the money to the poor.”

Shipwreck@shipwreck75.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Trump on the Pope:

NEW: To Donald Trump and JD Vance, on behalf of 53 million American Catholics: we will not stand by and allow your government to attack our Holy Father. We will defeat you.

Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV: “If I Wasn't in the White House, Leo Wouldn't Be in the Vatican”

The president called the pope “weak on crime,” praised his brother Louis as “all MAGA,” and demanded Leo “stop catering to the Radical Left.”

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NEW: Leo XIV’s close ally Cardinal McElroy received a standing ovation at the end of his homily, where he called on Catholics to take action to help end the “immoral” war against Iran. “When we leave this church tonight, we must move beyond prayer in action. Not in our name. Not with our country.”

Pope Leo XIV: "Even the holy Name of God, the God of life, is being dragged into discourses of death. A world of brothers and sisters with one heavenly Father vanishes, as in a nightmare, giving way to a reality populated by enemies"

Pope Leo's Holy Rosary and Prayer Vigil for Peace, in which he delivered a reflection on how we should respond to war and violence. A crumb of faith can move mountains, and our humble prayer for peace united with the power of God can stop these senseless wars. www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

The Archdiocese of Chicago issued a statement regarding the abrupt ending by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) of services for Catholic school students who qualify under the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. www.archchicago.org/en/statement...

On Friday, Pope Leo said Christians never side with those who launch bombs as the Trump Iran war enters its sixth week. “God blesses no conflict,” the pope said. Christians who follow the Prince of Peace, he said, “never side with those who yesterday wielded the sword and today launch bombs.”

Pope Leo XIV Says Christians Never Side With Those Who Launch Bombs

The pope told Chaldean bishops that Christians never side with those who launch bombs. In the United States, Trump and Hegseth insist that God blesses the Iran campaign.

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NEW: Cardinal Pietro Parolin says that Pope Leo XIV cannot carry the weight of this war alone. “There is a need for more voices of peace, more voices against the madness,” Parolin said, warning Leo risks becoming “a voice crying in the wilderness if it is not supported and helped concretely.”

“More Voices Against the Madness” — Cardinal Parolin Urges Catholics to Not Leave Pope Leo XIV Alone on Iran

The Vatican Secretary of State invoked John Paul II's lonely stand against the 2003 Iraq War — and warned that silent agreement is no longer enough. A new tool lets every American answer.

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UPDATE: Letters from Leo can now independently confirm that the meeting took place — and that the Vatican was so alarmed by the Pentagon’s tactics that Leo shelved plans to visit America. Some officials saw their reference to an Avignon papacy as a threat to use military force against the Holy See.

The Pentagon Threatened Pope Leo XIV’s Ambassador With the Avignon Papacy

The Free Press has documented a closed-door Pentagon meeting in which a senior Trump official lectured Pope Leo XIV’s ambassador on American military supremacy.

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@USCCB issues statement; targeting of civilian infrastructure is not morally justified. As citizens, whether we voted for Trump or not, we are all guilty. Pray the order to strike is not issued or if it is, not obeyed. Lord have Mercy.

Happy Easter! Christ is Victory of Life and Light over Darkness and Death! Our true US leader is in Rome speaking truth and blessing us with a message of peace. While the Prince of Darkness is in DC spreading lies, hate and war. We reject satan and his evil works. We are people of Christ's peace!!

Pope Leo at Easter Urbi et Orbi: “Let those who have weapons lay them down! Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others, but to encounter them!” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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NO KINGS Chicago · No Kings

On March 28th, we will rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings–Hands off Chicago and hands off our democracy. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. ...

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is Brad Underwood a coach?

ICE at airports may pose huge security risk. What happens when local police or TSA challenge their authority or presence? Who is in charge? Not properly uniformed, badged or credentialed. Love the expression of the one traveller, a picture is worth a 1,000 words.

From Pope Leo at today's Angelus. We are the scandal, we are the cause of this suffering. Our bombs, our relationship with the war monger Netanyahu. WE cannot remain silent.