In his first year as pope, Leo has emphasised peace, unity and social responsibility
- Written by Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Professor of History, Australian Catholic University
When white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on May 8 2025, the surprise was immediate. The Catholic Church’s leadership had elected its first pope born in the United States, a former Augustinian missionary in Peru who few expected to win.
One year later, the story is not about celebration or verdicts. It is about difficulty. Leo...
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