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 …

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Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking Letter of the Holy Father for the Celebration of the 25th Winter Olympic Games

4 days ago · 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 …

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Aug 12, 2025 · 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....

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.

Apr 22, 2025 · Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age of 88.

Apr 21, 2025 · The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a respiratory infection for weeks.

2 days ago · Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that Sacred Scripture has been entrusted to the Catholic Church — that she preserves and explains it, and supports its purpose of making Christ …