Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the international media in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Monday, May 12, 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the international media in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Monday, May 12, 2025.
Domenico Stinellis/AP
For the first time, the leader of the Catholic Church is from the United States. We discuss how Pope Leo XIV’s election may play a role in U.S. politics, both for Catholics and others.
This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, religion correspondent Jason DeRose, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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