Religious Studies' Jonathan Tan examines the religious impact of Pope Leo XIV

An American pope, a presidential clash and what it means in the pews
USA Today: Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor in Catholic Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, said Pope Leo XIV’s understated style has revived hope among U.S. Catholics disillusioned with politics, thanks to his real-world awareness and focus on marginalized communities. More broadly, his plainspoken leadership and clashes with Donald Trump have energized and unified many believers.