The other day, the cautious Pope Leo XIV was ambushed by reporters — but agreed to take a few questions. Since becoming pope, Leo has largely kept his distance from the news media. He supported the Trump peace plan for Gaza.”In other words, the most important thing a pope can do, right now, is criticize President Donald Trump. But here is the theme I want to explore in this post, which is Pope Leo XIV’s unique way of addressing controversial issues without tipping his doctrinal hand in public. However, it’s important to note that the pope also offered important comments, much more theological in nature, about a topic that has divided progressive and traditional Catholics for decades — abortion.