On May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church elected its first American pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. Why did it take so long for an American to ascend to the papacy? What unique challenges or expectations come with Pope Leo XIV’s American identity? Silvia Pedraza, professor of sociology and American culture at the University of Michigan, shares her insights in this Expert Q&A with Michigan News.
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