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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 …
Leo XIV | Pope, Background, Family, Name, Nationality, Education ...
Dec 25, 2025 · Leo XIV (born September 14, 1955, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, succeeding …
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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, …
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 XIV calls cardinals to Vatican for key meetings in January ...
Dec 20, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for meetings to help him govern the church, marking the unofficial start of his pontificate.
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 Leo starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by …
16 hours ago · Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and …
19 hours ago · Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Catholics to pray for peace, “first, among nations bloodied by conflict and suffering,” and also “within our homes, in families wounded by …
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
May 8, 2025 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the …