Why Pope Leo XIV shouldn’t be a media star like Pope Francis

No, it is not Francis. But perhaps more in form than in substance. The new Pope, Leo XIV, in the Coffee of Massimo Gramellini

In Rome there is a disappointment for the conservative camp: the hoped-for change of direction after Francis remains. With Leo XIV, a pragmatic reformer comes to the head of the Catholic Church.

Why Pope Leo XIV shouldn’t be a media star like Pope Francis

If he must speak out – and after all, it’s in his job description - I’d also like him to speak out about the things on which late pontiff was largely silent.

Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini by Dennis Doyle, University of Dayton Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as … Continued

From what Catholicism will Francis' successor be the promoter? Robert Francis Prevost's first days at the pontificate will already give a tone, style and leads.

Pope Leo XIV and the role of women in the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV and the role of women in the Catholic Church CBS News' panel in Vatican City discusses what the election of Pope Leo XIV might mean for women in the Catholic Church. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News …