I'm totally not surprised that this whole Dozulé Jesus thing blew up and then got shut down

. I mean, come on, a 2k-foot tall cross? That's just crazy talk! And now the Catholic Church is saying it's all fake news?

It's like, I get it, they gotta be careful with their teachings and all that, but can't we just have a little fun every once in a while?
I do think it's cool that Pope Leo is taking on some real issues, though. Compulsive gambling and internet addiction are huge problems, and the Church should definitely be addressing them


. It's all about keeping Christians centered on what really matters - Jesus, not some elaborate cross or claims of his appearances

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And yeah, Father Patrick Mary Briscoe makes a good point about discernment being important. We don't want people getting confused or misled, and the Church has to be careful about that. But let's just hope they're not shutting down too much freedom in the process

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