Pope Leo XIV visits Francis' tomb, says he wants to uphold 'precious legacy'

Where Pope Leo XIV stands on key issues such as immigration and race Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on May 8. He aligns with his progressive predecessor in some ways, but in others he’s more conservative. Pope Leo XIV paid respects at the tomb of Pope Francis on May 10, after signaling in a meeting with senior Church leaders he would continue his predecessor's legacy of reforms. The new pope laid a white flower on Francis' tomb at the St. Mary Major Basilica, where the last pope was la