Pope Leo XIV’s First Year

Pope Leo XIV’s First Year

From Register Radio by EWTN

May 8, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode reflects on Pope Leo XIV's first year in office and discusses the controversy surrounding Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration.

One year ago, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope by the Cardinals in the conclave and took the name Leo XIV. Frank Rocca, Senior Vatican Analyst for EWTN News, joins Register Radio this week to look back on the first American born pope’s first year as head of the Church. Register European Correspondent Solène Tadié tells us about the latest controversy surrounding the restoration and the artistic heritage of Notre Dame Cathedral.

People in this episode

Guests: Frank Rocca, Solène Tadié

Topics covered

  • Pope Leo XIV
  • Vatican
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Catholic Church
  • artistic heritage
  • controversy

Keywords

  • Pope Leo XIV
  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
  • Frank Rocca
  • Solène Tadié
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Vatican
  • Catholic Church
  • artistic heritage

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Organizations: EWTN News

Places: Notre Dame Cathedral

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