Theologian: Leo XIV was an “optimistic figure” in his first speech

Pope: A major change of course for the Roman Catholic Church is unlikely under Leo XIV, expects theologian Anton ten Klooster. “The appreciation…

He was rather opposed to women's ordination and would hardly push forward the alleged reforms: theologian and author Michael Meier dampens the hopes for a progressive age in the Catholic Church under Pope Leo XIV.

"The newly elected pope worked for years as the Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, which is one of the most important offices of the Holy See, as he is responsible for selecting new bishops all over the world," says Tichý in an interview with Aktuálně.cz. How did the new pope's first speech impress you? He pointed to the effort for pure Christianity in its basic form, where the emphasis was on religion without a political program.…