Leo XIV’s work to restore traditional trappings of the papal office began almost immediately and has continued, albeit discreetly, since he stepped onto the loggia clad in the mozzetta. There are other signs of restoration about, as well.

The latest calendar of liturgical celebrations, for example, highlights that the usual Mass at St. John [...]

Peace, justice, and truth. In these three words, Leo XIV indicated the guidelines for diplomatic activity at the meeting of ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Friday of last week. They will also be the guidelines of this pontificate’s doctrine of diplomacy.

It is too early to pass judgment on Leo XIV, [...]

For the first time in history, the new Pope pronounced his first words as pontiff, reading a written text. Leo XIV presented himself to the world, visibly moved, reading a text he had prepared full of cross-references, explaining who he is and some, at least, of what he wants to do.

The first Pope [...]

The only certainty of the days following Pope Francis’s death, is uncertainty.

With his Church-as-a-field-hospital and his personal–personalist, in the political sense—modus gubernandi, Francis left many things unclear, confused, and subject to discussion. In a word: the “Franciscan” way of doing things created division.

This is the legacy of Pope Francis, which looms over [...]