Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected the first US-born pontiff. What kind of pope will he be? We discuss his path to the papacy and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church.

Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected the first US-born pontiff. What kind of pope will he be? We discuss his path to the papacy and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church.

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. 

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Who is Pope Leo XIV, America’s first pontiff? 

We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe's security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV's first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle's upcoming travel plans.

We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe's security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV's first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle's upcoming travel plans.

A look ahead to 2026

Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.

Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.

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Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.

Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.

Who is Pope Leo XIV, America’s first pontiff?

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