May 9, 2025 — In her first interview following the election of Pope Leo XIV, Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, reflects on the continuity between Pope Francis’ legacy and the vision now being cast by Pope Leo.

She shares how Cross Catholic Outreach continues to mobilize the global Catholic Church to serve the poor—including critical efforts in places like Peru—and how deeply aligned Pope Leo’s early statements are with their mission.

“We seek to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges and dialogs,” Michele says. “That’s exactly what we do at Cross.”

👉 Don’t miss this hopeful conversation about carrying forward a legacy of mercy and mission.
🎧 Full interview begins around the 20:15 mark.