Why Pope Leo XIV probably isn’t that liberal

Why Pope Leo XIV Will Probably Not Be Francis 2.0

For Catholics, the new pope’s disposition toward the Latin Mass will tell us far more about his pontificate than his views on immigration.

Pope Leo XIV Will Probably Not Be Francis 2.0

For Catholics, the new pope’s disposition toward the Latin Mass will tell us far more about his pontificate than his views on immigration.

Is Pope Leo XIV a Secret Conservative?

So far, the signs are good. Bishop Robert Prevost, henceforth to be known the world over as Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica wearing the red shoulder cape called the ‘mozzetta’ and a heavy crimson stole embroidered with images of saints and symbols of the papal office. This choice of traditional vestments is significant, given that his predecessor Pope Francis had refused to wear these symbols of the Holy See when …

Why Pope Leo XIV probably isn’t that liberal

Frankly, most people knew little about Robert Prevost before his election as pope, so there’s been a scramble to unpick Leo XIV’s past record to judge where he might take the papacy. We know already that he’s not terribly keen on the President’s repatriation of illegal migrants, nor on J.D. Vance’s particular take on social issues. And he’s got the whole Francis program on putting the poor center stage. There are other Francis touches; when he d…

Statement About Pope Leo XIV

As history was made a few hours ago here in Rome, I listened to the church bells and roar of the crowd. I was surprised to hear that the world would have an American born pope, Pope Leo XIV. I am glad I wasn’t in St Peter’s square in the midst of the revelry. The adoration for a man I’ve heard mixed reviews about, frankly makes me worry. There is a sense here of instant elevation to “almost sainthood,” with all practical skepticism abandoned. The