In the rich history of the papacy, the name 'Leo' has been carried by some of the most impactful leaders of the Catholic Church, with the first Pope Leo, now known as St. Leo the Great, and the newly elected Pope Leo XIV standing as two notable figures. In contrast, Pope Leo XIV has just begun his pontificate, taking the name 'Leo' as the first American-born pope and a former cardinal known for his pastoral outreach and emphasis on global evangelization. The name choice may signal a desire to evoke the strength and doctrinal clarity of his predecessor, St. Leo the Great. St. Leo the Great faced the threat of the Huns and Vandals and negotiated directly with Attila the Hun to spare Rome from destruction. This call to a reinvigorated faith mirrors St. Leo the Great's own mission to affirm orthodox belief amidst widespread confusion.