The latest issue of the journal Esprit includes a special section titled "The Church of Leo XIV," which explores how Catholicism is evolving and facing challenges around the world. The issue brings together analyses from different regions, including Europe, the United States, and Africa, offering diverse perspectives on the religion's current state and future direction. Political scientist Olivier Roy comments that Europe has undergone a significant shift, stating that it is "completely dechristianized." This suggests that traditional religious practices and beliefs have declined significantly in the region. Meanwhile, historian Massimo Faggioli discusses the United States, where he sees an ongoing deep theological and political crisis within Catholicism. This crisis reflects tensions between traditional teachings and more modern or diverse interpretations of the faith. White priest Stéphane Joulain focuses on Africa, suggesting that the continent may become the new center of gravity for Catholicism. He highlights the potential for growth and influence within the religion in regions where Catholicism is still expanding and gaining followers. Researcher François Mabille frames these changes as part of a "recomposition of the religious in the globalized public space." He argues that Catholicism is not vanishing but rather transforming. It is moving from being a normative institution that shapes societies to becoming a global symbolic actor that operates within a fragmented and mediated public space. The issue of Esprit, numbered 537, was published in September 2026 and includes 160 pages of analysis, commentary, and research. It reflects the ongoing dialogue and debate about the role of religion in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world.