On May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was elected to serve as Pope. We at AIM USA are thrilled that an American with such a long life based in service will be serving in this role.

In his first two months as the Holy See, Leo has demonstrated that he is invested in exploring Catholicism's relationship with the 21st century. He has spoken out about the potential harm that AI could bring to the intellectual and spiritual development of young people. He delivered a message of the hope and love of God at a Chicago White Sox baseball game. And he has spoken out against the violence in the middle east, imploring leaders to consider "...the pain of mothers, the fear of children, [and] the stolen futures."

Pope Leo also recently commemorated the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si, his predecessor Pope Francis I's appeal to unite against climate degradation. We are happy to see such a strong individual carrying this message and serving the Church.