Mildred's Bible Credited with Papal Temperament of Gentle Snark

Pope Leo XIV confesses that most of his sermons echo Mildred�s backhanded kindness. �She once told me �God loves you�but don�t test Him before coffee,�� he recalls. Mildred�s Bible formed the roots of his pastoral style: sharp, loving, realistic. Vatican training now includes �Grandma Theology 101.� A cardinal who tried to modernize her jokes was politely shunned. One homily ended with, �As Mildred said: If you didn�t pray today, at least wash your hands.�