The election of Pope Leo XIV signals a defining moment for the Catholic Church. As he steps onto the world stage, the new pontiff inherits the throne of St. Peter, the legacy of Pope Francis, and the challenges of a rapidly changing Church.

In Pope Leo XIV, veteran Vatican correspondent Christopher White delivers an authoritative account of the dramatic conclave that shaped this momentous transition, the forces that propelled Pope Leo XIV to the papacy, and the vision he brings to the Churchs future. Drawing on exclusive reporting and expert analysis, White examines the potential impact of Pope Leo XIVs leadership on Catholicisms governance, doctrine, and engagement with pressing global issues. He also explores how the vision of Pope Franciss successor may shape the Churchs role in contemporary society amid unprecedented uncertainty and change.

In these unprecedented times of global uncertainty, Pope Leo XIV offers an essential look at the past, present, and future of a papacy that exerts a major influence on 1.3 billion Catholics and the world itself.

Christopher White