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 …

Notification: Holy Mass in suffrage of the late Pope Francis and of the Cardinals and Bishops who died during the year [3 November 2025] To Pilgrims who have come to Rome for the …

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Oct 27, 2025 · The pope, as the bishop of Rome, is the head of the Holy See, the Roman Catholic Church’s central government, which in turn is assisted by the various departments of the …

Aug 12, 2025 · As Pope Leo XIV approaches the 100th day of his ministry as pope, a look at what he has done so far and what people can expect in the days to come....

May 18, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass Draws World Leaders and Catholic Faithful The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the …

Who is the Pope, and why does he matter? Discover his role as St. Peter’s successor, his authority, and how he is chosen to lead the Church.

5 days ago · Pope Leo XIV signs his apostolic letter on Catholic education, “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” at the end of a Mass for Rome university students in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 27, …

1 day ago · Pope declares Cardinal Newman a church doctor, signals Catholic education is priority Pope Leo XIV has bestowed one of the Catholic Church’s highest honors on St. John …

May 9, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.