Today, almost three months since the election of Pope Leo XIV, the media reality defies those expectations. Apart from Catholic outlets such as the National Catholic Register, which have naturally covered him with the intensity and enthusiasm demanded by their mission and audience, Leo has appeared about as rarely in the news as a new pope can.

Pope Francis was viewed as relatively progressive. His successor, the first American pope, is now in a unique position to influence global health. Sima Barmania reports.