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I'm worried about Pope Leo. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy 19 hrs ago OP
Pope Leo is a tough cookie and nobody's fool. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #1
Never mess with a guy SocialDemocrat61 19 hrs ago #5
Grew up in the South Side of Chicago. Emile 19 hrs ago #6
I grew up in Brooklyn SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #10
Well, the south side of Chicago Emile 17 hrs ago #11
I was just thinking very similar thougts. BlueKota 17 hrs ago #13
Lol, I see that. Emile 17 hrs ago #14
The subway rats prefer New York style SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #15
This just reminded me of this song! BlueKota 17 hrs ago #12
I hope Pope Leo has good security staff. Diamond_Dog 19 hrs ago #2
These guys? SocialDemocrat61 17 hrs ago #16
They are actually quite highly trained . . . markpkessinger 10 hrs ago #19
That's been a conspiracy EnergizedLib 19 hrs ago #3
Wasn't that Michael Corleone? SocialDemocrat61 19 hrs ago #4
Reform popes get threats from the corrupt. usonian 19 hrs ago #7
As long as he stays away from the US and the MAGA idiots, valleyrogue 18 hrs ago #8
I think you should chill out a bit Jilly_in_VA 18 hrs ago #9
Have you see the Swiss Guards? maxsolomon 16 hrs ago #17
Thank you canetoad 10 hrs ago #20
I see what you did, there....he hee. lindysalsagal 16 hrs ago #18

Irish_Dem

(81,747 posts)
1. Pope Leo is a tough cookie and nobody's fool.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:03 AM
19 hrs ago

He will be OK.

Trump is the one who needs to watch out.

Emile

(42,552 posts)
11. Well, the south side of Chicago
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 11:34 AM
17 hrs ago

is the baddest part of town.
And if you go down there
You better just beware of a man named Pope Leo.

I love a deep dish pizza.

BlueKota

(5,434 posts)
12. This just reminded me of this song!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 11:35 AM
17 hrs ago

This situation is begging for a remake of it, with new pro Leo lyrics.


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markpkessinger

(8,926 posts)
19. They are actually quite highly trained . . .
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 06:43 PM
10 hrs ago

. . . and are considered to be an elite military unit. Those are just ceremonial uniforms in the photo.

Beyond their ceremonial role, the Swiss Guard is a modern security force equipped with advanced training and weaponry:

  • Elite Background: Every recruit is a Swiss citizen who has already completed basic training with the Swiss Armed Forces.
  • Modern Weaponry: While they carry traditional halberds, they are also armed with modern SIG Sauer pistols, assault rifles, and submachine guns.
  • Specialized Training: Since the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, the Guard has significantly increased its focus on modern tactics, including:

  • – Counter-terrorism and anti-sniper operations.
    – Close-quarters battle (CQB) and tactical fast shooting.
    – Executive protection and hostage rescue.
    – Tactical driving and medical services.

EnergizedLib

(3,081 posts)
3. That's been a conspiracy
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:13 AM
19 hrs ago

But where I thought you were going with that was the attempted assassination of John Paul II in 1981.

usonian

(25,820 posts)
7. Reform popes get threats from the corrupt.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:30 AM
19 hrs ago

He has a Swiss Guard force, high on chocolate.

valleyrogue

(2,755 posts)
8. As long as he stays away from the US and the MAGA idiots,
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:53 AM
18 hrs ago

at least for the duration of Trump's regime, he should be okay.

Jilly_in_VA

(14,461 posts)
9. I think you should chill out a bit
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:13 AM
18 hrs ago

A. Pope Leo has the Swiss Guard, who aren't as silly as their uniforms look
B. Shitler isn't nearly as tough or smart as he thinks he is.

lindysalsagal

(22,965 posts)
18. I see what you did, there....he hee.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 12:03 PM
16 hrs ago

Don't think gawd will protect his emissary? Me, neither.

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