Pope Leo XIV is changing the papacy (or is he?)

Description

Jesuitical’s co-host Zac Davis is joined by America's Vatican correspondent, Colleen Dulle, and executive editor Sebastian Gomes to assess the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s ministry as Bishop of Rome. They discuss Leo’s style, priorities and to what degree he is continuing Pope Francis’ reforming agenda. 00:00 Pope Leo's first year 1:56 Can Pope Leo be claimed by the left or the right? 5:45 Is Pope Leo continuing Pope Francis' agenda? 13:30 Pope Leo's style 19:42 Women and sexuality 23:18 Is church unity the priority? 27:45 Pope Leo's appeals for peace Links: Pope Leo at year one: The progress of an American pope: https://www.americamagazine.org/features/2026/04/16/pope-leo-at-year-one-the-progress-of-an-american-pope Pope Leo’s powerful lesson in vulnerable leadership: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-reason/2026/04/22/pope-leo-trump-leadership Trump, Pope Leo, William F. Buckley and John XXIII: An overview of Popes and Politics in America: https://www.americamagazine.org/catholic-book-club/2026/04/21/popes-and-politics-in-american-history Pope Leo remembers ‘the great gift’ of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death: https://www.americamagazine.org/vatican-dispatch/2026/04/21/pope-leo-francis-anniversary-death Pope Leo denounces those who use the name God for military gain: https://www.americamagazine.org/vatican-dispatch/2026/04/16/pope-leo-cameroon-peace Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo: https://www.americamagazine.org/news/2026/05/06/americans-disapprove-trump-attacks-pope-leo Please consider supporting this content by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe ****** Support Inside the Vatican by subscribing to America Magazine! http://americamedia.org/subscribe ****** Sign-up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/2Ka4SOi ****** Follow us on Social Media: • America Media on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2Kal3Ll • America Media on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2viJosZ • America Media on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Ka5q6O ****** Sup