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 …

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Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Christmas 2025 News Calendar 02 - 1 - 2026 Video Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of SEEK26 [Columbus (Ohio), Denver (Colorado), and Fort …

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 …

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.

May 8, 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 …

6 days ago · Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Christian families to “cherish the values of the Gospel” and protect the “flame of love” in their homes.

6 days ago · Catholics reflect on Pope Leo XIV after first Christmas: 'He's already helped the Bears' Days after the Chicago-born pontiff made his first Christmas message, congregants …

May 8, 2025 · The Roman Catholic Church has found its next pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, whose chosen name is Pope Leo XIV.

May 8, 2025 · Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, welcomes the election of the new pope, 69-year-old American Pope Leo XIV, while …