Pope Leo XIV venerates the tomb of St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles, on May 20 at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV venerates the tomb of St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles, on May 20 at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez / EWTN News)

The Early Days of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Dr. Matthew Bunson, Senior Vatican Analyst for the National Catholic Register Edward Pentin, and Vatican Editor for EWTN News Frank Rocca discuss the early days of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims during the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, May 27, 2026. The pope urged priests “to respect the texts and norms of the liturgy” during a reflection on the Second Vatican Council’s liturgical reform.

Magnificent Humanity

Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the face of artificial intelligence. This week on Register Radio, Register Managing Editor Jonathan Liedl and Register Staff Writer Jonah McKeown give us their analysis. And then, what do Gen-Z’s think of AI? We are joined by Register staff writer Gigi Duncan and Will Deatherage CEO of Catholics for Hire.