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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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.
Leo XIV | Pope, Background, Family, Name, Nationality, Education ...
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 …
Who Is the New Pope? All About Cardinal Robert Prevost
May 8, 2025 · The Roman Catholic Church has found its next pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, whose chosen name is Pope Leo XIV.
What to know about Pope Leo XIV and his background : NPR
May 9, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope …
May 10, 2025 · The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.
Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name …
May 8, 2025 · We have a pope – and he’s an American! Cardinal Robert Prevost has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.