Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Christmas 2025 News Calendar 02 - 1 - 2026 Video Message of the Holy Father on the occasion of SEEK26 [Columbus (Ohio), Denver (Colorado), and Fort …

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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 …

Dec 26, 2025 · Pope Francis holds his crosier as the Gospel is read during Mass for the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Peace Day on New Year's Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at 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 · 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 …

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.

Dec 28, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Christian families to “cherish the values of the Gospel” and protect the “flame of love” in their homes.

Dec 25, 2025 · During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen and among migrants, and called for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, …

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.