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Pope Leo XIVVatican politicsU.S. foreign policy
Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds
Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, has increasingly used his moral authority to publicly challenge U.S. policies on war and immigration, positioning the Vatican as a counterweight to global political forces.
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GeopoliticsWar in IranAntisemitism
PBS News Hour full episode, March 13, 2026
The PBS News Hour covers the escalating two-week war with Iran, a deadly antisemitic attack in Michigan, the controversial policy for pregnant migrant minors, and the use of art therapy for veterans with PTSD.
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