Daily Rome Shot 1429

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In new interview, Italian Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco says regarding the TLM: “I have never seen, and still do not see, how the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite … could cause problems. There are no risks or dangers if everything is approached calmly & with goodwill by all.”… pic.twitter.com/PFxs4O8jRd

— Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) September 13, 2025

Across the pond.

This is London! And these are the people who couldn’t fit into Whitehall!

Millions of ordinary people have brought the capital to a standstill.

This is Britain and it is speaking ? pic.twitter.com/Yhgc4gegQb

— Bernie (@Artemisfornow) September 13, 2025

Seriously?

Couldn’t they have let the Teletubby logo die with Pope Francis? https://t.co/WkU7PYYiLn

— Eccles (@BruvverEccles) September 13, 2025

As a commentator remarked:

“Formed by drones”

And…

Chess is not my game, particularly when you lose to a three-year-old ? pic.twitter.com/pf1xdUrVkk

— Bishop Robert Reed ? (@BpRobertReed) February 2, 2025

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White to move and mate in 4.

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