The Incarnational Politics of Pope Leo XIV

The Incarnational Politics of Pope Leo XIV

Over the first several weeks of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has staked out a deliberate perimeter of emphases that appears to encompass the dominant theme of his pontificate. The first stake in the ground was the choice of his name. Beginning with Pope St. Leo I—also known as Leo the Great—Leo XIV has taken the name of some of the most noteworthy popes in Church history. Leo I is noted for two monumental achievements that altered the course of…

Pope Leo XIV grants his first “doctorate”: this is the saint named the 38th Doctor of the Church - ZENIT

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 07.31.2025).- In a gesture that bridges centuries of theological reflection and spiritual depth, Pope Leo XIV has confirmed that John Henry Newman, the 19th-century English cardinal, will be proclaimed Doctor of the Church — a title reserved for saints whose teachings have profoundly shaped Catholic doctrine. The announcement, made on July 31, marks the first such declaration by Pope Leo XIV since his election less th…