Vatican Dispatch | What’s Ahead for the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV?

All Eyes on Sunday: Leo XIV’s First Words May Cast His Image on Church’s Future

Sean Gallup A projection of Pope Leo XIV is seen Friday in a shop display window near the Vatican. More than 100,000 faithful from 100 countries are expected to convene in Rome for Jubilee events culminating at Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass at the Vatican. COMMENTARY: Papal initiation homilies have long served as moments of clarity, not only inaugurating a pontificate but auguring its direction.

Vatican Dispatch | What’s Ahead for the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV?

Although its origins are likely more Western and recent, “May you live in interesting times!” is often quoted as an ancient Chinese saying. It can function either as a blessing or a curse. Regardless of the saying’s origins, Pope Leo XIV has indeed ascended to the papacy at a most interesting time, one with challenges and opportunities.  I’ll begin by naming some challenges within the Catholic church, then move toward more universal ones. Solidi…

The election of a new Pope always awakens great expectation in the world, but the recent appointment of Leo XIV generated a special stir, not only in the Catholic community but also among followers of esoteric prophecies and predictions. In this context, a famous seer launched a series of disturbing predictions about the pontificate of Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, which attracted the attention and concern of millions. WHO IS THE FATHER …

Two public communications from the Vatican to Leo XIV indicate that the new Pope could not continue everything in the spirit of Francis.

The papacy of Leo XIV has begun with symbolic gestures that indicate the direction you want to print to your pontificate. One of the most significant is the change of official vehicle. The new papamobile, far from being just a matter of transport, is a statement of intent. The change of vehicle and the message it conveys The new papamobile of Leon XIV is a last generation Volkswagen Multivan. Hybrid plugged and with a engine of 245 horsepower, t…

Q&A with Fr Flader: Pope Leo XIII

Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Paul VI Audience Hall for a meeting with representatives of the media who covered his election at the Vatican May 12, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Our new pope has taken the name Leo XIV. What can you tell me about Pope Leo XIII that might shed light on why he chose that name and on what we might expect from his pontificate? Pope Leo XIII was born in a town near Rome in 1810 and was named Gioacchino Vincenzo Pecci. He…