Why Pope Leo XIV Gives Me Real Hope w/Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

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We have a new pope. And he’s American!!!

When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto that balcony and said, “Peace be with you,” the whole world watched in stunned silence. But what most people missed was what those words actually revealed. This isn’t just about history being made. This is about where the Church is headed next—and what you are being invited into. In this powerful episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with my friend and Archbishop, Samuel Aquila, to unpack everything we’re seeing in these early days of Pope Leo’s pontificate—and why it gives me hope.

We talk about:

️ Why “Peace be with you” was no accident

What the name Leo tells us about the mission he’s stepping into

How a bishop emailed the Pope—and got a reply the next morning

⚖️ The striking parallels between now and Pope Leo XIII’s time

The ONE thing that will unite the Church again (hint: it’s not politics)

Why now is the perfect time to pray the Surrender Novena

Watch it now, and pray with us for Pope Leo XIV as he carries the weight of the keys.

Timestamps:

Did that really just happen?! A Pope from the U.S.?! (1:15)

A bishop emailed the new pope... and got a personal reply. (3:20)

Why the name Leo means more than you think (7:50)

What this moment has in common with Leo XIII and global upheaval (10:45)⚖️

The Church’s future is not about sides. It’s about Jesus.(12:10)

His first words: “Peace be with you.” The world needs this. (14:30)

️ Why now is the time to pray the Surrender Novena (19:30)

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