The election of Pope Leo XIV during the papal conclave has put the question to rest for now, but it will return: Why do progressive commentators feel at liberty to deride Christianity?

Though not the entire story, resentment is a simple answer. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), one nominal Catholic known for her abortion advocacy and her being publicly denied Holy Communion, shared her hopes for the Church in a Politico interview.

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