This article mentions details about sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. It’s been nearly a month since Pope Leo became the new bishop of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, following Pope Francis’ death on April 21.

Leo's message contrasts sharply with Trump's vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. The late Pope Francis also clashed with Trump over immigration, once saying the president was "not Christian" for wanting to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV “was first and foremost a unifying experience.”

The Catholic Church, its ministers and its members must find new ways to reach out to and welcome families who are distant from the church.

On Saturday, the team Pope Leo XIV roots for, the White Sox, will host an outdoor Mass in his honor and in celebration of a shared moment.