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 called the …

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1 day ago · Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by today’s conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy 1 of 6 | Pope Leo XIV opened the Catholic church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over the …

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2 days ago · A new pope's first Lent offers a glimpse into his pastoral instincts and how he situates himself in relation to his predecessors.

Feb 10, 2026 · The pope is regarded as the successor of St. Peter and has supreme power of jurisdiction over the Roman Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals, as well as in church …

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Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.

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.

1 day ago · “How rare it is to find adults who repent — individuals, businesses and institutions that admit they have done wrong,” Pope Leo said in his homily in the Basilica of Santa Sabina.