The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, was welcomed with optimism by Catholics across both liberal and conservative viewpoints.Many hope that the new pontiff can bring unity and reduce tensions among different groups within the Church.Catholics with liberal views are hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will carry forward Pope Francis’ legacy, especially his focus on helping the poor, immigrants, and marginalised communities. They also hope he will speak out against Trump administration policies that conflict with their values.Catholics belonging to the conservative stance believe that Pope Leo will firmly uphold traditional Church doctrines, particularly…