Pope Leo XIV may have broken a historic barrier by becoming the first pontiff from the United States, but his views on the Catholic Church could harken back to more traditional times. There are also some areas of the church's doctrine where he takes a more progressive stance, similar to his predecessor, Pope Francis.

The compassionate, socially conscious vision of Pope Leo XIV has been publicly embraced with an energy that may well impact the initiatives of business leadership.

The Catholic Church has welcomed its first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, sparking global interest in how he will tackle sensitive topics like LGBTQ rights, political figures like Donald Trump, and a range of social issues.