Mary Gay Scanlon, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Pennsylvania’s 5th district, expressed her thoughts on various events through a series of posts on April 22, 2025. Scanlon has been a member of Congress since she replaced former representative Pat Meehan in 2018. Born in 1959 in Watertown, New York, and currently residing in Swarthmore, she holds a BA from Colgate University and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.
On April 22, 2025, Scanlon shared a post with the hashtag “#ThanksDonald” without additional context.
Later that day, at 19:02, she commented on the passing of Pope Francis, recognizing him as a “powerful moral voice” who advocated for the poor and marginalized. She remarked that his bold calls for leaders to focus on humanity and justice left a lasting impact, stating, “The world has lost a powerful moral voice in Pope Francis. He spoke boldly for the poor and the marginalized—calling on leaders everywhere to center humanity and justice. Like so many of you, I take comfort in knowing his legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the progress.”
At 20:11, Congresswoman Scanlon expressed appreciation to Rep. Borowski for organizing an intergovernmental town hall. Attended by Sen. Cappelletti, Radnor Commissioner Maggy Myers, and herself, the event provided a forum for addressing community questions and concerns. She shared her gratitude, stating, “Thank you to @RepBorowski for organizing the intergovernmental town hall with @SenCappelletti, Radnor Commissioner Maggy Myers, and me, and to everyone who joined us to ask questions and share concerns. I always appreciate the opportunity to hear from the community and share a DC.”
Mary Gay Scanlon has been active in Congress since 2018, when she took over from Pat Meehan. A native of Watertown, New York, she was born in 1959, and currently resides in Swarthmore. She completed her BA at Colgate University and earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania.
