Pope Leo and Latin America’s axis of authoritarians

There are several pressing diplomatic issues in the pope’s adoptive episcopal region of Latin America

As Leo XIV settles into his role as pope, it is expected that he will not make radical changes in the Vatican at first.

Pope Leo XIV. Image Credit: Vatican Media.

However, diplomacy has its own rhythm, and circumstances might force the pope to act internationally sooner rather than later.

There are several pressing diplomatic issues in the pope’s adoptive …