Sophia Olivas | WBN News Nashville | May 8, 2025

Today, May 8, 2025, history was made as Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected the next pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. An American with deep roots in South America, Prevost’s election marks a new era—one that may subtly echo ancient resolve.

In choosing the name Leo, the pontiff nods to Pope Leo the Great, a saint remembered not only for his theology but for his bold diplomacy. In 451 AD, with the Western Roman Empire crumbling and barbarian forces at its gates, Leo met Attila the Hun in a now-legendary moment of negotiation. What was said remains a mystery, but Attila turned back. Rome was spared.

Pope Leo XIV’s choice may be more than symbolic. In a world perceived by some as facing its own metaphorical invasions—whether by global instability, ideological division, or shifting power dynamics—the name may represent a call for strength under pressure, diplomacy in chaos, and leadership when institutions feel fragile.

Some might see parallels between Leo the Great's defense of civilization and today's modern struggles. While there is no Attila on horseback, the forces testing our world are no less real. In Leo XIV, the Church may have chosen a man ready to speak with modern-day emperors and turn back tides.

Tags: #Modern Rome, #Leadership #Global Faith #Pope #Catholic #Pope Leo XIV

Written by Sophia Olivas and Brian Edward
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