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Pope Leo XIV Charts Reformist Path While Addressing AI and Church Accountability

The first U.S.-born pope pledges to uphold Pope Francis's legacy and confront modern challenges, including artificial intelligence ethics and abuse allegations.

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Pope Leo XIV conducts Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, May 9, 2025. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS
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Pope Leo XIV addressed cardinals two days after being elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church

Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on May 8, becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
  • In his first formal address, he emphasized continuity with Pope Francis's priorities, such as inclusivity, social justice, and synodal governance.
  • Leo XIV highlighted artificial intelligence as a critical global issue, drawing parallels to Pope Leo XIII's advocacy for workers' rights during the Industrial Revolution.
  • The new pope faces scrutiny over an abuse cover-up allegation brought by SNAP, which he has denied, testing his commitment to transparency and accountability.
  • On his first papal outing, he visited an Augustinian sanctuary near Rome, reinforcing his ties to the order and his focus on service and collegiality.