In this episode, Joe discusses the historic election of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, and explores his multicultural background, political activism, and alignment with Pope Francis' vision. Joe delves into the implications of Leo XIV's election on global politics, social justice, and the Catholic Church's future, highlighting his focus on inclusivity, environmental activism, and social justice.Joe also touches on the internal divisions within the Catholic Church, the challenges Pope Leo XIV faces, and the potential impact of his leadership on global issues. The episode includes a critique of political figures and policies, with Joe sharing his insights on the intersection of religion and politics. Additionally, Joe addresses listener engagement, encouraging feedback and support through his website, and discusses the importance of community involvement in shaping the podcast's direction.Joe's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-funds-to-cover-mortgage-escrow-shortageFOLLOW US ON:RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joeroozYouTube: https://youtube.com/@joeroozTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joeroozX: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozpodcastMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo(00:01:01) Introduction and Podcast Updates(00:12:51) Election of a New Pope(00:34:17) Theological and Social Positions of Pope Leo XIV(01:00:36) Political Activism and Social Justice(01:10:16) Pope Leo XIV's Challenges and Global Role(01:20:40) Criticism and Political Commentary - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuskihttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com(00:01:01) Introduction and Podcast Updates(00:12:51) Election of a New Pope(00:34:17) Theological and Social Positions of Pope Leo XIV(01:00:36) Political Activism and Social Justice(01:10:16) Pope Leo XIV's Challenges and Global Role(01:20:40) Criticism and Political Commentary - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuskihttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com Joe's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-funds-to-cover-mortgage-escrow-shortageFOLLOW US ON:RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joeroozYouTube: https://youtube.com/@joeroozTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joeroozX: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozpodcastMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo(00:01:01) Introduction and Podcast Updates(00:12:51) Election of a New Pope(00:34:17) Theological and Social Positions of Pope Leo XIV(01:00:36) Political Activism and Social Justice(01:10:16) Pope Leo XIV's Challenges and Global Role(01:20:40) Criticism and Political Commentary - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuskihttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com