Pope Leo XIV ... Pope Leo XIV[a] (born Robert Francis Prevost, [b][c] September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City.

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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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 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.

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 …

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, …

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.

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.

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 …