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 called the …

Peter's Pence Pray with the Pope News Calendar 30 - 1 - 2026 To the Bishops of Peru on their “ad Limina Apostolorum” Visit To Members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Daily Bulletin - …

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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 Pope Francis …

6 days ago · The Holy Door has closed, but the first full year of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate is just beginning to open. With it come questions about priorities, challenges, and the vision guiding the …

2 days ago · The pontiff will live in a newly prepared space above the traditional papal apartment, created from former staff and guest quarters and set to include a small chapel and a workout area.

22 hours ago · Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See has publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit. The invitation, delivered during a Saturday ceremony in the Vatican gardens, confirms that 2026 is …

Apr 21, 2025 · Read the latest news on Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States. Get live updates, reports, analysis and more on Reuters.

May 8, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old from Chicago is known as a leader with global experience.

May 8, 2025 · Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the 2,000 …