Le Monde
Europe · 7 hrs ago
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Pope Leo XIV quotes Gandalf, highlighting Tolkien's close ties with Catholicism
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An article claiming Pope Leo XIV referenced Gandalf from Lord of the Rings in a recent encyclical, suggesting this reflects Tolkien's Catholic faith and may critique Silicon Valley's use of his work.
Pope Leo XIV quotes Gandalf, highlighting Tolkien's close ties with Catholicism
A Lord of the Rings reference in the last papal encyclical has sparked a great deal of commentary. While it can be read as a response to the way Silicon Valley libertarians have appropriated Tolkien's writing, it also highlights the English author's religious convictions.
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