Introducing ‘Pope’ Leo XIV: Who is Robert Francis Prevost?

Becoming acquainted with Bergoglio’s successor…

Introducing ‘Pope’ Leo XIV:
Who is Robert Francis Prevost?

Mr. Robert Prevost on May 9, 2025, playing ‘Pope Leo XIV’
image: Getty Images (Simone Risoluti/Vatican Pool)

Now that Robert Francis Prevost has been elected head of the Vatican II Church (stage name: Leo XIV), a lot of information must be processed to understand what his background is, and what his aims are.

In this post, we are featuring three video podcasts and one audio podcast giving first impressions and thoughts about the new ‘Pope’ and what lies ahead:

Panel Discussion: The New ‘Pope’ Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost)
with Kevin Davis (host), Fr. Carlos Zepeda, Mario Derksen, Louie Verrecchio, and Stephen Kokx:

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Fr. Carlos Zepeda: Who is Leo XIV? (Robert F. Prevost)

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Fr. Timothy Geckle: Leo XIV – Can a Catholic Pope come from a Non-Catholic Religion?

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TRADCAST EXPRESS 208: Introducing ‘Pope’ Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost)

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Last but not least, for those who have not seen it yet, there is also a video with Bp. Donald Sanborn giving his first thoughts on Leo XIV, here.

Image source: Getty Images (Simone Risoluti/Vatican Pool)
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