Book Talk: Gerard O’Connell and Elisabetta Piqué’s THE ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV

The story behind the headlines, as told by two of the Vatican’s most trusted correspondents

Gerard O’Connell, Vatican correspondent for America Magazine, served as Vatican analyst for CTV (Canada) during the past three conclaves, and also as contributor to BBC, Al Jazeera, ABC, NBC, ARD in Germany, as well as various radio and television networks.

Elisabetta Piqué is a correspondent for La Nación, the Argentine daily published in Buenos Aires. During last year’s conclave she served as Vatican analyst for CNN.

O’Connell and Piqué will discuss the topic of their recent co-authored book, The Election of Pope Leo XIV: The Last Surprise of Pope Francis (Orbis Books, 2026).

The book talk will take place at Notre Dame Rome (via Ostilia 15, 00184 Rome, Italy) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time / 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

A light reception will follow the book talk and question-and-answer. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required for both in-person attendees and livestream viewers.

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