Top News Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace? Published 3 weeks ago on May 9, 2025 By The Janitor Leo XIV’s pontificate will likely be defined by his approach to the violent conflicts rending the globe, which his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, referred to as “a third world war in pieces.” Related Topics: Up Next Trump says Republicans ‘should probably not’ raise taxes on rich Don't Miss Leo XIV urges cardinals to make themselves ‘small’ in first mass as pontiff Continue Reading You may like