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Pope Leo XIV

Charting Leo’s diplomatic flight plan

How will the new pope use the power of papal trips?

Ed. Condon
Aug 27, 2025
∙ Paid
Credit: Vatican Media

With the end of the summer schedule now at hand, the Vatican is gearing back up to a normal working schedule.

At the same time, Pope Leo XIV is entering a new phase of his reign, well past the first 100 days and approaching the point of starting “business as usual” — however he will choose to shape it.

Coming soon are expected to be h…

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