Political schism: assessing the politics of Pope Leo XIV

American Catholics across the ideological spectrum are excited by the selection of an American pope. He's made overtures to traditionally conservative Catholics by speaking Latin and he's thrilled liberals with his earlier social media posts criticising Donald Trump's immigration policy. His beliefs may not fit squarely with one political party, but his supporters think his rule will transcend partisan politics.  John Prideaux hosts with Adam O'Neal and Idrees Kahloon. Runtime: 49.50 Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+   For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.