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7. "careful" is a loaded word in this context

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:50 AM

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First, it implies the pope is being careless in what he chooses to say.

Second, it is a veiled threat.

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That's Danforth Quayle-level lunacy. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #1

Pope can't talk about theology, good vs evil, wars, violence, peace. Irish_Dem Wednesday #2

IMO, the Pope outranks Vance. greatauntoftriplets Wednesday #3

"important for the Pope to be careful " Or what? Is this a threat? 2MuchNoise Wednesday #4

Coverts are always the worst. multigraincracker Wednesday #5

I'm sure His Holiness appreciates that well-considered advice. nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #6

"careful" is a loaded word in this context Martin Eden Yesterday #7