Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

The American Pope: How Leo Rose — And How We Misunderstand Him

Get the backstory from Vatican insider Christopher White — and claim your free book with a year-long subscription.

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Christopher Hale
Aug 01, 2025
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Christopher White posing in front of a columned building and the book cover for the book Pope Leo XIV.
Christopher White’s new book, Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of a New Papacy, is the definitive account of Robert Prevost’s election on May 8, 2025.

Dear friends,

Today, I had the honor of interviewing Christopher White about his new book, Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of a New Papacy.

I can personally attest that it’s a re…

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