Pope Leo steps onto the global stage, with caution and consistency
by editors@theworld.org (Matthew Bell) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6Z22K)
It came as a big surprise when Catholic cardinals picked an American to be the successor of Pope Francis back in early May. But as Leo XIV begins his papacy, he's offered few - if any - real surprises as the new head of the Catholic Church. In many ways, Pope Leo has picked up where Francis left off. He's talked about ending wars, protecting the environment, helping migrants and refugees. That's been reassuring for progressive Catholics. But Leo has also impressed Catholic conservatives. The World's Matthew Bell reports.