Pope Leo XIV has revealed that his papal name was chosen in direct reference to Pope Leo XIII, aligning his mission with the Church’s historical response to rapid technological upheaval. Speaking to the College of Cardinals, the newly elected pontiff cited the rise of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies as the defining challenges of his papacy.
Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) voiced hope Friday that newly elected Pope Leo XIV will use his platform to speak out against mass deportations under President Donald Trump’s administration. Her comments came during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Chris Jansing Reports,” where she praised the pope’s past social media activity as aligned with pro-migrant positions.
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is signaling a major shift in tone from his predecessor by describing mass migration as a “huge problem,” marking a break from the unqualified pro-migration advocacy of the late Pope Francis. The comments, made by then-Cardinal Robert Prevost during a Catholic Mass, reflect a more balanced and realistic approach to one of the most pressing challenges facing modern nations.
