Watch: Unpacking the papal transition with Saint Paul Seminary priest studying in Rome

Fr. Colin Jones, a priest in study for The Saint Paul Seminary, was in St. Peter’s Square when Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV. He also had dinner with Prevost in Fall 2024 and offers insights on the new pontiff.

In this video, Jones discusses:

  • The passing of Pope Francis
  • A behind-the-scenes look at the conclave
  • Jones’ experience in St. Peter’s Square on May 8, the day Pope Leo XIV was elected
  • Jones’ meeting and dinner with Pope Leo XIV, then Cardinal Robert Prevost, in November 2024
  • The global response to Pope Leo XIV’s election
  • The future of the Church under the new pontificate

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