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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican shortly after his election as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Thursday. (Domenico Stinellis/The Associated Press)

CBC Manitoba: What a New Pope Could Mean for the Catholic Church

May 8, 2025 — 

Daniel MacLeod, director of the Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies at the University of Manitoba, speaks with host Marjorie Dowhos about the selection of a new pope, what the vote timeline tells us, and the key issues facing the next Pontiff.

He also talks about how closely the film Conclave mirrors the real process and what he’ll be watching for in the days ahead.

To listen to the entire conversation, please follow the link to CBC Manitoba Radio Noon

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