Last week, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American who spent much of his priestly ministry in Peru, became the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV.

In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, host Ellie Gardey Holmes is joined by special guest American Spectator writer S.A. McCarthy to discuss how Pope Leo XIV’s experience might equip him to lead the Catholic Church with compassion, understanding, faith, and wisdom. Ellie and Sam also discuss the current state of the Catholic Church and offer insight into how the newly elected pontiff will seek to lead the People of God into greater communion with one another and Christ.

Ellie and Sam express hope that Pope Leo may bring the love of Christ to the world and proclaim the Lord to all the Earth.

Tune in to hear their analysis!