Pop star Madonna is urging Pope Leo to intervene in Gaza, while the new pontiff faces his own challenges at home.
Just 100 days into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has ordered an investigation into Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima over allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities.
What does this reveal about his approach to reform and accountability? Meanwhile, debate swirls over the Church’s handling of abuse, the legacy of Benedict XVI’s resignation, and whether Leo will shift course on the Latin Mass. Raymond Arroyo convenes the Prayerful Posse—Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal—to analyze these unfolding stories, along with cultural controversies from Spain, Canada, and the U.S.
WATCH: Leo’s First Hundred Days & Madonna calls Pope to Gaza
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