Fishers of Men: From Peter to Leo XIV
Course 1 in the "Habemus Papam: The Dawn of Pope Leo XIV's Papacy" Series
Pope Leo XIV stands as the 267th successor to St. Peter—how did we get here? We'll trace the papacy's transformation from its humble apostolic origins through centuries of triumphs, challenges, and reforms. Gain a deeper understanding of how historical contexts shape the modern papacy, including the pope's daily responsibilities, the boundaries of papal authority (such as infallibility and collegiality with bishops), and the intricate operations of the Holy See's administration in Vatican City.
Greg Smith
For four decades, Greg Smith, M.Div., has taught and traveled, written and led throughout the Christian world, over thirty of those as a Protestant. After a decade-long “Road to Rome” journey, Greg and his wife “crossed the Tiber” and joined the Roman Catholic Church in 2016. With his eclectic background, he brings a global perspective on the historic Christian faith. Currently, Greg serves as the Director of Ministries at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Dean of the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization, and is the host of the Considering Catholicism podcast.