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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jabed Ahmed

How will Pope Leo lead the Catholic Church? Insiders make their predictions of what’s to come

Pope Leo XIV has only been the head of the Catholic Church for two days, but the world is already wondering what the direction of his leadership will be.

In the immediate future, the new pontiff faces a packed schedule of religious services, diplomatic meetings and Holy Year events, many of which were organised for his predecessor Francis.

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