Heart to Heart with Pope Leo

Former Cardinal Prevost on Francis, Abuse, Synodality, and a Church Led by the Holy Spirit

UPDATE: Includes an overview of Pope Leo's latest interview released in September 2025

Before he was Pope Leo XIV, before the world knew his name, Cardinal Robert Prevost sat down for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation about the soul of the Catholic Church — and where it must go next.

Recorded just nine months before his election as Pope, this rare and deeply personal interview with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost offers a window into the heart and mind of a man who would soon lead the global Catholic Church.

In these brief pages, you’ll hear a voice formed by St. Augustine’s ideals of community, truth-seeking, and compassion — a shepherd who listens, questions, and walks with the People of God.

This conversation touches on some of the most urgent topics facing Catholics today — but does not offer easy answers. Instead, it invites readers to think deeply, pray honestly, and consider the Church through the eyes of a future Pope.

You won’t find polished soundbites or rehearsed speeches inside this book. What you will find is a candid, unfiltered conversation — raw, reflective, and full of spiritual insight.

What did he foresee before stepping into the role of Pope?
What does he believe the Church must become?

The answers lie within — and may surprise you.

Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a curious observer, or someone passionate about the future of faith, Heart to Heart with Pope Leo will leave you inspired — and eager to understand the vision now shaping the papacy.