The Impact of an American Pontiff

Introduction

In an unprecedented event, the Catholic Church has chosen its first pope from the United States. This historical selection took place on Thursday when Robert Frances Prevost from Chicago was appointed as the head of the Catholic Church and assumed the papal name Pope Leo XIV.

Discussion with Experts

To delve into the implications of this monumental choice, Michael Sean Winters, a columnist with the Catholic Reporter, and Candida Moss, a contributor to CBS News on papal matters, are scheduled to provide their insights on the program "America Decides." Their analysis will shed light on what this decision means for the Church and its followers.