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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The recent papal encyclical referencing Gandalf underscores the deep connections between Tolkien's work and Catholicism. This move critiques the appropriation of Tolkien's themes by Silicon Valley libertarians while reaffirming the author's religious beliefs.
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