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  1. 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 …

  2. News about the Pope - All the latest news - Vatican News

    Jun 7, 2025 · Follow Vatican News for updates and information on the daily activities of the Pope.

  3. 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 …

  4. Pope | Catholicism, Definition, Title, List of Popes, & Facts

    5 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 …

  5. Who is the new pope? What we know about Robert Francis Prevost

    May 8, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been named the first American pope, selected Thursday by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in …

  6. 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 …

  7. Pope Leo XIV arrives in Castel Gandolfo for summer vacation

    5 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.

  8. A List of Every Single Pope There Has Ever Been

    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 …

  9. Pope Leo XIV celebrates first 'green Mass,' emphasizing climate …

    3 days ago · Pope Leo XIV is praying for the world to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and “hear the cry of the poor.”

  10. Pope - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church in religious contexts and, politically, the head of state Vatican City State, formerly the Papal States. [2][3] After Francis's death in April 2025, …