Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China - ZENIT

Massimo Introvigne (ZENIT News – Bitter Winter / Rome, 05.14.2025).- When Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, gave his first short speech in Saint Peter’s Square, I was immediately reminded of Father Francis Dowling, the priest from Chicago who solves murders and other mysteries in the novels of the late Catholic philosopher Ralph McInerny. Those who have seen the TV series “Father Dowling Mysteries” may disagree, as the newly elected Pope cou…

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Like the literary character of a priest-detective from Chicago created by Ralph McInerny, the American Pope may hold a few surprises. by Massimo Introvigne Pope Leo XIV’s first greeting in Saint Peter’s Square, May 8, 2025. Credits. When Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, gave his first short speech in Saint Peter’s Square, I was immediately reminded of Father Francis Dowling, the priest from Chicago who solves murders and other mysteries in …