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Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds

Join PBS News Hour’s Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.

Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds

Season 2026 Episode 12 | 26m 46s | CC

Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White.

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