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Ryan McCarthy @RyanMcCarthy599 Saint Joseph High School 2027 / GRB NXTPRO AAU / 4.34 GPA / Tuition Exchange Eligible / 6’2 / Combo Guard / #22
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Those who pray are aware of their own limitations; they do not kill or threaten with death. Instead, death enslaves those who have turned their backs on the living God, turning themselves and their own power into a mute, blind and deaf idol (Ps 115:4–8), to which they sacrifice every value, demanding that the whole world bend its knee. Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life. #Peace
🚨 The Pentagon summoned the Pope’s ambassador to a closed-door meeting and threatened him.
Named official. On record.
Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby called Cardinal Christophe Pierre to the Pentagon and delivered this message:
“The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”
Then a U.S. official invoked the Avignon Papacy — the 14th century moment when the French monarchy used military force to physically remove the Pope from Rome and bend the Church to its will.
The Vatican understood the reference immediately.
The Pope’s planned visit to America for the 250th anniversary celebration was cancelled.
And then something remarkable happened.
The Pope didn’t retreat. He pressed harder. He called the war unjust. He called Trump’s threats unacceptable. He told Americans to call Congress.
Hundreds of millions of people throughout the world are immersed in extreme poverty. Yet, disproportionate wealth remains in the hands of a few. It is an unjust scenario, in the face of which we cannot fail to question ourselves and commit to change things. There is no lack of resources at the root of disparities, but the need to address solvable problems related to a more equitable distribution of wealth, to be achieved with moral sense and honesty.
@awfulannouncing Nothing like blaming your assistant coaches on national TV, the guys who make like a tiny fraction of your seven-figure salary.
Unreal
Having a seat at the table isn’t a privilege—it’s a right. I’m proud to support the Advanced Practice RNs at Magee-Womens Hospital as they join their RN colleagues in unionizing for quality care, safe staffing, and fair pay.
I proudly stand with the nearly 1000 nurses at @UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh in their fight for patient care and safe staffing.
Rather than put nurses and patients first, UPMC has run a vicious anti-union campaign.
UPMC must get serious and respect its workers.
One more tournament title for the best AAU team we’ve ever been associated with. 25-6 record, 9-2 in Hoop Group championship brackets, three 🏆
Best coaches, best players, best parents. Sad it’s over, glad we can run it back one more time next year. @GRBpgh@RyanMcCarthy599