Pope Leo XIV[a] (born Robert Francis Prevost, [b][c] September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City. He is the first pope to have been born in the …

2 days ago · Follow Vatican News for updates and information on the daily activities of the Pope.

6 days ago · Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.

Peter's Pence Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Christmas 2025 News Calendar 10 - 1 - 2026 Meeting with the adolescents and young people of Rome Letter of the Holy Father Leo XIV to …

Jan 6, 2026 · Pope Leo XIV has closed the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment.

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 …

May 8, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first pope to ever have been born in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

May 8, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

May 9, 2025 · On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th successor of St. Peter, making him the 267th pope and the …

May 8, 2025 · The Roman Catholic Church has found its next pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost, whose chosen name is Pope Leo XIV.