The pope[a] is the bishop of Rome and the visible head [b] of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, [c] Roman pontiff, [d] or sovereign pontiff. From the 8th …

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May 9, 2025 · Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion …

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.

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.

5 days ago · These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.

May 8, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s …

4 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 9, 2025 · Church and State 55 Things You Need to Know About the New Pope, Leo XIV The first American to preside over the church spent much of his career as a missionary abroad.

May 9, 2025 · Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.