Sometimes it’s good to thank oldsters for staying in the fight. They don’t always do so for ego or pride, but sometimes for compassion or duty. Pope Francis must know that, despite frailties and pain, nobody else would use the power of his office to voice the love of God in quite the way that he can. Joe Biden is fond of saying, “Don’t compare me to the Almighty. Compare me to the alternative.” He more than anyone has done that comparison and sees disaster looming if he takes the easy way. It’s not just for fun that he’s signing up for more years of daily grind. – Fletcher Farrar
This article appears in Freshman class.
