Pope Leo XIV: Is he changing the papacy or restoring order?

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The episode assesses the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s ministry and his alignment with Pope Francis' reform agenda.

Jesuitical’s co-host Zac Davis is joined by America's Vatican correspondent, Colleen Dulle, and executive editor Sebastian Gomes to assess the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s ministry as Bishop of Rome. They discuss Leo’s style, priorities and to what degree is continuing Pope Francis’ reforming agenda. 00:00 Pope Leo's first year 1:56 Can Pope Leo be claimed by the left or the right? 5:45 Is Pope Leo continuing Pope Francis' agenda? 13:30 Pope Leo's style 19:42 Women and sexuality 23:18 Is church unity the priority? 27:45 Pope Leo's appeals for peace Links: Pope Leo at year one: The progress of an American pope Pope Leo’s powerful lesson in vulnerable leadership Trump, Pope Leo, William F. Buckley and John XXIII: An overview of Popes and Politics in America Pope Leo remembers ‘the great gift’ of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death Pope Leo denounces those who use the name God for military gain You can follow us on ⁠X⁠ and on ⁠Instagram⁠ @jesuiticalshow. You can find us on Facebook at ⁠facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.⁠ Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at ⁠americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad…

People in this episode

Host: Zac Davis

Guests: Colleen Dulle, Sebastian Gomes

Topics covered

• Pope Leo XIV
• papacy
• church unity
• Pope Francis' agenda
• women and sexuality
• peace

Keywords

• Pope Leo XIV
• Pope Francis
• papacy
• church unity
• women and sexuality
• peace
• Vatican
• reform

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Organizations: America Media

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