A new Pope has been elected, the first from the US to lead the Catholic Church. It's church that's divided between progressives and traditionalists, and in a world polarised by conflict and widening political division. So, what role might Pope Leo XIV play within his church and on the world political stage? In this episode: • Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor of World Catholicism at DePaul University • Joanne Pierce, Professor Emerita at the Department of Religious Studies at College of the Holy Cross • Neil Thorns, Director of Advocacy and Communications at CAFOD, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook