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 …

Jan 7, 2026 · A day after closing out the 2025 Holy Year, Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday opened a new phase of his pontificate by gathering the world's cardinals to Rome and indicating some …

May 8, 2025 · "Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. ...

Jan 9, 2026 · Pope warns diplomats of rising global violence and erosion of human life Pope Leo XIV told Vatican diplomats that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading,” warning …

Jan 8, 2026 · 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 …

6 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 …

Jan 6, 2026 · Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year, capping a yearlong celebration of Christianity that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a …

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.

6 days ago · The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.