Popes

• Trump’s Amoral World Meets Its Match in Pope Leo - The pontiff has increasingly asserted himself in the face of Trump’s aggressive words and deeds.
• Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass - Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.
• Pope Leo Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks to Succeed Timothy Dolan - The appointment of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks is expected to bring a markedly different leadership style to New York’s archdiocese.
• Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict - The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.
• Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least. - Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.