Summary
Pope Leo XIII has a more measured and cautious approach compared to his predecessor, Pope Francis. The new pope was observed by Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington during the conclave in May 2013, who emphasized that it was not just what the candidates said but also how they delivered their message. McElroy highlighted that when cardinals were looking for a leader after Benedict XVI’s reign, they hoped for someone to carry forward Francis’s agenda but with different “manners.” In contrast to Pope Francis, whose leadership style often included bold and direct communication, Pope Leo XIII is described as having a softer and more measured approach. The summary of the papacy’s role emphasizes that messages reach 1.4 billion Catholics globally, making tone and delivery crucial in shaping how these messages are received and implemented by the Church’s followers.
Key Topics
Pope Leo, Cardinals, Last Judgement
