While Pope Francis opened his pontificate with a flurry of reforms and appointments to shake things up, Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing. The U.S.-born Leo seems to be taking a longer view of his pontificate. As he marks the first anniversary of his election as pope, Leo already has made some changes to policies carried out by Francis. But he also still has several key personnel appointments looming. And he must navigate through difficult ground involving the consecration of some traditionalist bishops, as well as dealing with proposed reforms in the German Catholic Church.
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