The current pope is Leo XIV, who was elected on 8 May 2025 on the second day of the 2025 papal conclave. [6] Although his office is called the papacy, the jurisdiction of the episcopal …

2 days ago · Pope is the title given to the bishop of Rome, who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The title dates to about the 9th century CE. The pope is regarded as the …

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2 days ago · Pope Leo XIV greets people as he arrives for a two-week stay in the summer papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, 25 miles southeast of Rome, on July 6, 2025.

Apr 22, 2025 · Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age …

6 days ago · For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.

Pope Leo XIV[a] (born Robert Francis Prevost, [b][c] September 14, 1955) is head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State. He is the first pope to have been born in the …

May 9, 2025 · Here — culled from decades of articles, speeches, social media posts and interviews with family and acquaintances — is an intimate portrait of the new pope, who …

Explore the comprehensive history of the Papacy with our extensive pope database. Delve into the intricate details of every Pope’s tenure, including the age at the beginning of their …

12 hours ago · No one ever expected a U.S.-born pope. In this first-ever I “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series, those who know him best reveal who Pope Leo XIV—“the American …