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America StaffMay 16, 2025
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican as he leads, for the first time, the midday recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer May 11, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Join America Media for an exciting virtual event as some of the dedicated members of our staff debrief their time in Rome covering the papal transition, sharing their thoughts on the early days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy and what it means for our lives as Catholics.

The discussion will explore their experience with the conclave, analysis of Pope Leo XIV’s interactions with the world and their insights, reactions and more as we learn to live life as Catholics with an American pope. We hope you can join us as we pray in gratitude for the election of Pope Leo XIV!

Date and Time:

  • Tuesday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m. ET

Panelists:

  • Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor in chief and president of America
  • James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America and author of Come Forth
  • Colleen Dulle, Vatican insider and host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
  • Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor for audio and video

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You can find the link to register for the Zoom webinar here.

While typically exclusive to subscribers, this webinar will be available for all who wish to join, in celebration of this historic moment in the life of the church. All you need to do is register ahead of time at the link above.

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