Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
One Year of Pope Leo: Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of the Catholic Church
21 minutes Posted May 7, 2026 at 12:06 pm.
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One year after his election, Pope Leo XIV’s leadership is beginning to take shape—blending continuity with change. How is he guiding the Catholic Church in a moment of global uncertainty, and what does it reveal about the future of the papacy? Raúl Zegarra, Assistant Professor of Roman Catholic Theological Studies, offers insights into Pope Leo's first year.
Produced and hosted by Jonathan Beasley
Edited by Tyler Sprouse
Logo art direction by Kristie Welsh
Intro/Outro music: "Shape Of Hope"; Publishers: Abbey Road Masters; Universal Production Music
Ad break music: "Atmospheres"; Publishers: Aurora; Universal Production Music
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