Pope Leo XIV has suggested that giving up harmful speech during Lent may be the best choice for Lent. He suggests that instead of indulging in unhealthy language, we should instead focus on disarming our language and avoiding harsh words and rash judgment. This follows a line from the Old Testament writer Isaiah, suggesting that such a fast was only for quarrels and violence. The author argues that this is about setting a better example for children and grandchildren by cleaning up our vocabulary. However, he adds that the pope has created a new problem: instead of giving alms, spend more valuable than money, focusing on helping someone who could use it.