Christopher R. Altieri

When Robert Francis Prevost OSA appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s on 8th May 2025, he surprised the world. The first North American pope is a quiet man few had heard of, following the legacy of one of the most media savvy pontiffs in history. Yet, with subtle gestures, Pope Leo has shown that he is a bridge-builder, a...

When Robert Francis Prevost OSA appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s on 8th May 2025, he surprised the world. The first North American pope is a quiet man few had heard of, following the legacy of one of the most media savvy pontiffs in history. Yet with subtle gestures, Pope Leo has shown that he is a bridge-builder, a...