Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war

Pope Leo is increasingly adopting a statesman role, advocating for peace amid global conflicts. Observers view the Chicago-born pontiff as a significant counterweight to American influence.
Leo is also being seen by some as the pope that many believe the cardinals who elected him had hoped for — a plain-talking, Chicago-born counterweight in an era of unbridled American power.
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