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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Programme of the Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola e Equatorial Guinea [13-23 April 2026] To Members of the Editorial Staff of the TG2 of the Italian …

Feb 18, 2026 · 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 …

Mar 16, 2026 · After declining an invitation from President Trump, Pope Leo XIV will make a virtual appearance on July 3 at the National Constitution Center to accept its Liberty Medal.

Mar 15, 2026 · Pope Leo XIV has urged a ceasefire in the Middle East and called on leaders in the Iran war to reopen talks.

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 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.

May 8, 2025 · Catholics around the world are celebrating a new pope today. After only two days of voting in the papal conclave, the College of Cardinals elected the Catholic Church's first ever …

2 days ago · President Donald Trump says the White House is “not looking” to enact a ceasefire in the ongoing Iranian war after Pope Leo XIV called for dialogue instead of conflict there. EWTN News …