Cardinal Steiner on how Pope Leo will follow Pope Francis—and how he’ll chart his own path

by Gerard O’Connell May 29, 2025

Brazilian Cardinal Leonardo Steiner told America that Pope Leo would carry forward Pope Francis’ legacy of synodality in the church.

Faith, Faith in Focus

White smoke, a new pope and the sound of the Holy Spirit

by James Martin, S.J. May 29, 2025

Suddenly I heard the most beautiful noise I have ever heard in my life: the sound of tens of thousands of people cheering as they saw the white smoke pouring from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel.

Faith, Vatican Dispatch

Cardinal Gracias: Pope Leo ‘is the ideal man to lead the church at this time’

by Gerard O’Connell May 28, 2025

In this interview, Cardinal Gracias speaks about the election of Leo XIV, his membership in Pope Francis’ council of cardinal advisors and why he considers Francis a saint.

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What the role of bishop means to Pope Leo (and to St. Augustine)

by Brendan Augustine Baran, O.P. May 27, 2025

Pope Leo’s quotation of Augustine after his election contains within it an important theological point about the nature of the episcopacy. The quotation signals Leo XIV’s approach to his role as bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV and Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri shake hands after exchanging remarks in Aracoeli Square in Rome May 25, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Faith, Vatican Dispatch

Speaking to the people of Rome, Pope Leo pledges ‘the little I have and am’

by Gerard O’Connell May 25, 2025

It was a truly hectic Sunday, May 25, for the American-born pope, as he visited the two major basilicas: St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major, and met with the mayor of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV greets religious sisters during a meeting with officials and employees of the Roman Curia, Vatican City State and the Diocese of Rome in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May 24, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Faith, Vatican Dispatch

Pope Leo to Roman Curia: ‘Popes come and go, the Curia remains’

by Gerard O’Connell May 24, 2025

Describing the Curia as the institution that preserves “the historical memory of the church,” Pope Leo called on these Vatican employees to “work together” with him “in the great cause of unity and love.”

Faith, Vatican Dispatch

Cardinal Czerny on if Pope Leo is a new Francis, a new Benedict—or something else

by Gerard O’Connell May 23, 2025

“I don’t think he’s the kind of man who sends coded messages,” Cardinal Michael Czerny says in this exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell.

Faith, Podcasts

Pope Leo XIV: The overlooked experiences that will shape his papacy

by Jesuitical May 23, 2025

This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley chat with Mark Francis, C.S.V., who attended Catholic Theological Union with Leo XIV (then known as Bob Prevost), about the unique education that shaped the future pope.