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An American Pontiff: Assessing the First Months and Contemplating the Future of Pope Leo XIV

Date: Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

Professor G. Antonio Espinoza of the Department of History interviews Professor R. Andrew Chesnut, Bishop Walter F. Sullivan Chair in Catholic Studies of the School of World Studies, on the unique papacy of a polyglot American cardinal who holds dual citizenship and brings two decades of mission work in Peru to his stewardship of 1.4 billion Catholics.

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VCU and the School of World Studies extend the opportunity to learn about different faiths and cultures through public, free lecture series made possible through the generosity of donors. Visit the links below for more information.