The new pope took the name of Leo XIV, which could be an indication of the legacy he hopes to leave. It’s a pretty clear shout-out to Leo XIII, the late 19th-century pontiff whose encyclicals laid out a template for a distinctively Catholic social-justice doctrine that opened the Church to more active participation in democratic politics and governance and efforts to improve conditions for workers.

Here is what we know so far about Leo XIV’s political and social views. His views on women in the church appear aligned with Francis . During his papacy, Francis opened more lea