Pope - Wikipedia
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 see is called the Holy See. [7]
News about the Pope - All the latest news - Vatican News
Jul 8, 2025 · Follow Vatican News for updates and information on the daily activities of the Pope.
Pope Leo's first 100 days: Leaning into his new role | USCCB
2 days ago · Pope Leo's first 100 days: Leaning into his new role 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.
The Holy See - Vatican
Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs; the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Code of Canon Law); the documents of Dicasteries, Bodies and Institutions of the Roman Curia.
Pope | Catholicism, Definition, Title, List of Popes, & Facts
Aug 5, 2025 · 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 successor of St. Peter and has supreme power of jurisdiction over the Roman Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals, as well as in church discipline and government.
55 Things You Need to Know About the New Pope, Leo XIV
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 assumes power at a moment when ...
Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name …
May 8, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion ...
Robert Francis Prevost becomes first U.S.-born pope
The new pope’s online footprint was quickly dissected on Thursday just minutes after he was elected the next head of the Catholic Church, drawing a mixed reaction from some on the right.
Pope Leo XIV: Evil Is Real but Does Not Have the Last Word
20 hours ago · Pope Leo XIV during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13 said the Gospel does not teach people to deny evil but to recognize its reality as an opportunity for conversion.
Pope Leo's first 100 days: Leaning into his new role
5 days ago · Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8, making Aug. 16 the 100th day since he stepped out on to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the new pope.