Pope - Wikipedia
The current pope is Leo XIV, who was elected on 8 May 2025 on the second day of the 2025 papal conclave. [6] While his office is called the papacy, the jurisdiction of the episcopal see is called the …
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Vatican's 2025: Year brings new pope, renewed focus on unity, peace
Dec 26, 2025 · Pope Francis holds his crosier as the Gospel is read during Mass for the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Peace Day on New Year's Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. …
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Peter's Pence Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Christmas 2025 News Calendar 28 - 12 - 2025 Angelus 27 - 12 - 2025 Message of the Holy Father, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, to …
What to Know About Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pope
May 8, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV, who was born Robert Prevost, is the first U.S. citizen to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Learn about his family, education, and more.
Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass
Dec 25, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.
Pope | Catholicism, Definition, Title, List of Popes, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 22, 2025 · The pope is regarded as the successor of St. Peter and has supreme power of jurisdiction over the Roman Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals, as well as in church …
Who is the new pope? Everything to know about Pope Leo XIV
May 8, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first pope to ever have been born in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.
Biography and Vocation of Pope Leo XIV - Opus Dei
May 8, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV (United States, 1955) was born in Chicago. On 30 January 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical …
Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo ...
May 8, 2025 · We have a pope – and he’s an American! Cardinal Robert Prevost has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.