The Election of Pope Leo XIV

This chapter covers the historic selection of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, signaled by the emergence of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel. It examines his previous roles within the Catholic Church, his potential to bridge divides among different factions, and the implications of his papacy in a modern context. The chapter also addresses the challenges he faces, including financial issues and the clerical sex abuse crisis, along with his responsibility for fostering global peace.

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