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 …

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Dec 20, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for meetings to help him govern the church, marking the unofficial start of his pontificate.

May 8, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV, who was born Robert Prevost, is the first U.S. citizen to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Learn about his family, education, and more.

Dec 25, 2025 · Leo XIV (born September 14, 1955, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, succeeding …

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....

Dec 25, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.

Peter's Pence Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Christmas 2025 News Calendar 28 - 12 - 2025 Angelus 27 - 12 - 2025 Message of the Holy Father, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, …

14 hours ago · Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Catholics to pray for peace, “first, among nations bloodied by conflict and suffering,” and also “within our homes, in families wounded by …

Dec 22, 2025 · Mindful that Pope Francis had often used the traditional pre-Christmas address to the Roman Curia to deliver some hard messages, Vatican officials had waited in expectation …