Six Months of Pope Leo: "This is An Hour For Love"The moment six months ago, when white smoke billowed over where I stood in St. Peter’s Square and Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, is one I’ll never forget.Christopher HaleNov 09, 2025∙ Paid1931247ShareSubscribePrefer A One-Time Gift? Donate HereSix months ago I never imagined I’d be covering a papacy — let alone that of the first American pope—from the front row.Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Christopher Hale.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.