Popes Leo the lesser

Don't overburden the new pope with comparisons to great Leos. What about some of his lesser namesakes?

Pope Leo XIV has not been in office a full month, but commentators are already assessing his pontificate against those of Francis, Benedict XVI, and other predecessors. Furthermore, by taking the name “Leo,” our new pontiff has himself invited comparisons to two great popes, Leo XIII (1878-1903) and Leo I (440-461), in terms of the agenda he may pursue …