July 2, 2025 • 8 mins
As Pope Leo XIV settles into his pontificate, Vatican watchers are asking: will he complete the unfinished writings Pope Francis left behind? From a planned apostolic exhortation on child protection to a major document on poverty, these projects could define Leo's early papacy. Meanwhile, we explore how Leo is continuing Francis's catechesis style—and how AI deepfakes and fake Facebook accounts are already complicating his public image.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calarogu shark media. An intriguing question emerges as Pope Leo
begins his pontificate. Will he complete the unfinished writings that
Pope Francis was preparing at the time of his death.
Vatican observers are closely watching for signs that the new
pontiff might continue several significant projects that his predecessor had
(00:27):
initiated but could not complete. The concept of papal continuity
represents a long standing tradition within the Catholic Church. Pope
Francis himself frequently emphasized the importance of avoiding what he
called self referentiality, insisting that popes should not create their
own teaching authority from nothing. Instead, they are called to
(00:49):
build upon the work of their predecessors while offering fresh
perspectives and new momentum. This principle of continuity has been
evident in papal transitions throughout modern Church history. Traditionally, each
papal address incorporates references to the immediate predecessor and other
former pontiffs. These references can be either explicit or subtle,
(01:12):
creating an ongoing dialogue across pontificates that maintains doctrinal and
pastoral coherence. Pope Leo has already demonstrated this approach through
numerous references to Pope Francis, while drawing substantially from his
predecessor's texts. Since resuming general audiences on May twenty first,
Pope Leo has continued the Caatekesis cycle that Francis had
(01:35):
begun as part of Holy Year twenty twenty five, focusing
on the theme Jesus Christ Our Hope. The structure of these
Wednesday meditations remains remarkably consistent with Francis's approach, relatively brief, accessible,
and vivid presentations that frequently incorporate descriptions of artwork. In
(01:57):
his first Catakesis on May twenty five, Pope Leo referenced
Van Gogh's painting The Sour at Sunset, maintaining the artistic
interpretive style that Francis had established. This continuity becomes even
more apparent when considering that Pope Francis, in his final
Catachsis on April sixteenth, had also employed artistic analysis, examining
(02:20):
Rembrandt's masterpiece The Return of the Prodigal Sun. Francis's last
teaching was published only in written form due to his
speaking difficulties at the time. Regarding specific projects that Pope
Francis left unfinished, Vatican sources indicate that at least two
major documents were in various stages of preparation. The first
(02:42):
involves a comprehensive document addressing children's welfare and protection, which
Francis had announced on February third during an international summit
on child protection at the Vatican. During this gathering, which
occurred just eleven days before his hospitalization, Pope Francis appeared
alongside Queen Rania of Jordan and former United States Vice
(03:02):
President Al Gore. He expressed his commitment to creating what
he described as a structured approach to child protection issues
throughout the global church. Francis specifically announced his intention to
prepare an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children, stating his desire
to provide continuity for this commitment and promote it throughout
(03:23):
the church. However, he did not establish a specific timeline
for completing this significant document. The second major project involved
an Apostolic exhortation focusing on the poor, which, according to
Vatican sources, had reached the first draft stage before Francis's death.
This document would have represented a culmination of Francis's consistent
(03:45):
emphasis on what liberation theologians call the preferential option for
the poor. Given Pope Leo's demonstrated social sensitivity, developed particularly
during his missionary experience in Peru, many observers believe he
made may be uniquely positioned to complete this work on
poverty and social justice. What might have served as Pope
(04:06):
francis testament on this crucial issue could potentially become a
foundational programmatic text for Pope Leo's pontificate. However, Vatican experts
emphasize that Pope Leo faces no obligation to complete his
predecessor's unfinished works. He maintains complete freedom to pursue different
themes and priorities that align with his own pastoral vision
(04:29):
and the Church's evolving needs. As Pope Leo begins his
summer retreat to Castel Gandolfo will be adjusting our schedule accordingly.
Beginning tomorrow, will transition to a twice weekly format. On Thursdays,
we'll continue bringing you the latest Pope Leo stories and
(04:51):
Vatican news updates, while Sundays will feature our historical storytelling
series exploring fascinating papal tales throughout the century. Yes, since
Pope Leo became the first American born pontiff in May,
the Internet has been flooded with fraudulent content exploiting his
global recognition. A recent Vatican warning highlighted fake Facebook profiles
(05:15):
soliciting donations in the Pope's name, emphasizing that the only
legitimate way to contribute to Peters Pence is through the
official website. This wave of deception isn't entirely new. Back
in twenty twelve, an Italian prankster named Tomaso de Benedetti
used a fake cardinal profile to spread false rumours about
(05:35):
Pope Benedict the sixteenth death on Twitter. In twenty sixteen,
one of the most shared fake stories claimed Pope Francis
had endorsed Donald Trump for president. However, today's digital trickery
has grown more sophisticated and convincing. Consider a recent Instagram
video from late May showing what appeared to be Pope
(05:55):
Leo criticizing Vice President j d Vance's response to former
President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. The voice mimicked the Pope's
distinctive Midwestern accent and smooth delivery but it was entirely
fabricated using artificial intelligence voice synthesis technology. This deceptive video
gained traction because it built upon a real foundation. Pope
(06:18):
Leo had previously shared an article critical of Vance's comments
about the Ordo a Morris, or the Ordering of Love.
The fake video cleverly expanded this genuine criticism into a
fabricated verbal attack. Several red flags revealed its artificial nature.
The speaking pace was slightly faster than Pope Leo's natural rhythm.
(06:39):
The audio referred to the Vice President simply as Vance,
rather than the more respectful mister Vance that the Pope
would likely use most telling. The visuals showed the Pope
reading from text, but his lip movements didn't match the
spoken words. The creator attempted to hide this by placing
a speech bubble over much of the Pope's mouth. Not
(07:00):
all questionable content proves false. A YouTube video titled VP
Vance Pope Leo Talk Online dating problems initially seemed dubious.
The idea of the world's most famous celibate discussing dating
apps with a political figure appeared incongruous. However, this video
bore the Fox News logo and originated from their authentic
(07:22):
YouTube channel, verified by its substantial follow account and extensive
video library. News reports from multiple outlets confirmed the story,
tracing back to a New York Times interview where Vance
revealed he had indeed discussed dating app concerns with Pope
Leo during their meeting. Despite Vatican statements that Pope Leo
(07:42):
maintains no official Facebook presence, hundreds of fake accounts claimed
to represent him. One sophisticated example, Pope leo official page,
features over a thousand followers and accurately mentions the Pope's
studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Remember, every Pope
Leo Facebook account is fake. The Pope's only authentic social
(08:05):
media presence exists on the official at pontifec's accounts on
Twitter and Instagram.
Calarogu shark media. An intriguing question emerges as Pope Leo
begins his pontificate. Will he complete the unfinished writings that
Pope Francis was preparing at the time of his death.
Vatican observers are closely watching for signs that the new
pontiff might continue several significant projects that his predecessor had
(00:27):
initiated but could not complete. The concept of papal continuity
represents a long standing tradition within the Catholic Church. Pope
Francis himself frequently emphasized the importance of avoiding what he
called self referentiality, insisting that popes should not create their
own teaching authority from nothing. Instead, they are called to
(00:49):
build upon the work of their predecessors while offering fresh
perspectives and new momentum. This principle of continuity has been
evident in papal transitions throughout modern Church history. Traditionally, each
papal address incorporates references to the immediate predecessor and other
former pontiffs. These references can be either explicit or subtle,
(01:12):
creating an ongoing dialogue across pontificates that maintains doctrinal and
pastoral coherence. Pope Leo has already demonstrated this approach through
numerous references to Pope Francis, while drawing substantially from his
predecessor's texts. Since resuming general audiences on May twenty first,
Pope Leo has continued the Caatekesis cycle that Francis had
(01:35):
begun as part of Holy Year twenty twenty five, focusing
on the theme Jesus Christ Our Hope. The structure of these
Wednesday meditations remains remarkably consistent with Francis's approach, relatively brief, accessible,
and vivid presentations that frequently incorporate descriptions of artwork. In
(01:57):
his first Catakesis on May twenty five, Pope Leo referenced
Van Gogh's painting The Sour at Sunset, maintaining the artistic
interpretive style that Francis had established. This continuity becomes even
more apparent when considering that Pope Francis, in his final
Catachsis on April sixteenth, had also employed artistic analysis, examining
(02:20):
Rembrandt's masterpiece The Return of the Prodigal Sun. Francis's last
teaching was published only in written form due to his
speaking difficulties at the time. Regarding specific projects that Pope
Francis left unfinished, Vatican sources indicate that at least two
major documents were in various stages of preparation. The first
(02:42):
involves a comprehensive document addressing children's welfare and protection, which
Francis had announced on February third during an international summit
on child protection at the Vatican. During this gathering, which
occurred just eleven days before his hospitalization, Pope Francis appeared
alongside Queen Rania of Jordan and former United States Vice
(03:02):
President Al Gore. He expressed his commitment to creating what
he described as a structured approach to child protection issues
throughout the global church. Francis specifically announced his intention to
prepare an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children, stating his desire
to provide continuity for this commitment and promote it throughout
(03:23):
the church. However, he did not establish a specific timeline
for completing this significant document. The second major project involved
an Apostolic exhortation focusing on the poor, which, according to
Vatican sources, had reached the first draft stage before Francis's death.
This document would have represented a culmination of Francis's consistent
(03:45):
emphasis on what liberation theologians call the preferential option for
the poor. Given Pope Leo's demonstrated social sensitivity, developed particularly
during his missionary experience in Peru, many observers believe he
made may be uniquely positioned to complete this work on
poverty and social justice. What might have served as Pope
(04:06):
francis testament on this crucial issue could potentially become a
foundational programmatic text for Pope Leo's pontificate. However, Vatican experts
emphasize that Pope Leo faces no obligation to complete his
predecessor's unfinished works. He maintains complete freedom to pursue different
themes and priorities that align with his own pastoral vision
(04:29):
and the Church's evolving needs. As Pope Leo begins his
summer retreat to Castel Gandolfo will be adjusting our schedule accordingly.
Beginning tomorrow, will transition to a twice weekly format. On Thursdays,
we'll continue bringing you the latest Pope Leo stories and
(04:51):
Vatican news updates, while Sundays will feature our historical storytelling
series exploring fascinating papal tales throughout the century. Yes, since
Pope Leo became the first American born pontiff in May,
the Internet has been flooded with fraudulent content exploiting his
global recognition. A recent Vatican warning highlighted fake Facebook profiles
(05:15):
soliciting donations in the Pope's name, emphasizing that the only
legitimate way to contribute to Peters Pence is through the
official website. This wave of deception isn't entirely new. Back
in twenty twelve, an Italian prankster named Tomaso de Benedetti
used a fake cardinal profile to spread false rumours about
(05:35):
Pope Benedict the sixteenth death on Twitter. In twenty sixteen,
one of the most shared fake stories claimed Pope Francis
had endorsed Donald Trump for president. However, today's digital trickery
has grown more sophisticated and convincing. Consider a recent Instagram
video from late May showing what appeared to be Pope
(05:55):
Leo criticizing Vice President j d Vance's response to former
President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. The voice mimicked the Pope's
distinctive Midwestern accent and smooth delivery but it was entirely
fabricated using artificial intelligence voice synthesis technology. This deceptive video
gained traction because it built upon a real foundation. Pope
(06:18):
Leo had previously shared an article critical of Vance's comments
about the Ordo a Morris, or the Ordering of Love.
The fake video cleverly expanded this genuine criticism into a
fabricated verbal attack. Several red flags revealed its artificial nature.
The speaking pace was slightly faster than Pope Leo's natural rhythm.
(06:39):
The audio referred to the Vice President simply as Vance,
rather than the more respectful mister Vance that the Pope
would likely use most telling. The visuals showed the Pope
reading from text, but his lip movements didn't match the
spoken words. The creator attempted to hide this by placing
a speech bubble over much of the Pope's mouth. Not
(07:00):
all questionable content proves false. A YouTube video titled VP
Vance Pope Leo Talk Online dating problems initially seemed dubious.
The idea of the world's most famous celibate discussing dating
apps with a political figure appeared incongruous. However, this video
bore the Fox News logo and originated from their authentic
(07:22):
YouTube channel, verified by its substantial follow account and extensive
video library. News reports from multiple outlets confirmed the story,
tracing back to a New York Times interview where Vance
revealed he had indeed discussed dating app concerns with Pope
Leo during their meeting. Despite Vatican statements that Pope Leo
(07:42):
maintains no official Facebook presence, hundreds of fake accounts claimed
to represent him. One sophisticated example, Pope leo official page,
features over a thousand followers and accurately mentions the Pope's
studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Remember, every Pope
Leo Facebook account is fake. The Pope's only authentic social
(08:05):
media presence exists on the official at pontifec's accounts on
Twitter and Instagram.
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