Pope Leo XIV is establishing a distinct leadership style, demonstrating a more guarded and formal tone compared to his charismatic predecessor Pope Francis, as he approaches his first Christmas as leader of the world's Catholics.

• Pope Leo XIV is the first US pope, having been elected on May 8.
• He has revived the tradition of taking a weekly day of rest on Tuesdays at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence.
• Pope Leo XIV has been critical of US President Donald Trump regarding the treatment of migrants, calling it "extremely disrespectful."