Why a photo of Pope Francis always makes me smile

Well, it's more than a photo, it's proof that something crazy really did happen in 2022. Francis invited me to his place, I came, and the rest is history.

Apr 21, 2025

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I have a metal bulletin board in my office at Michigan State, containing things that make me smile. Photos of my niece, saved pages from a BTS calendar, a cartoon of the magical kitties known as Sophia and Fiona, my famous …

Why a photo of Pope Francis always makes me smile

Well, it's more than a photo, it's proof that something crazy really did happen in 2022. Francis invited me to his place, I came, and the rest is history.

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