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

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Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs; the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the …

4 days ago · Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace Pope Leo XIV praised the Middle East ceasefire as a hopeful breakthrough after escalating tensions, condemned …

Mar 30, 2026 · The pope, as the bishop of Rome, is the head of the Holy See, the Roman Catholic Church’s central government, which in turn is assisted by the various departments of the Roman Curia.

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.

Apr 4, 2026 · Pope Leo XIV ushers in Easter with his first vigil service as pontiff at St. Peter’s Basilica. He carries a lit candle through the darkened church, symbolizing Christ’s triumph over death.

1 day ago · Pope Leo XIV on Friday issued a sweeping condemnation of war, continuing to reject the idea that military action can bring about peace or freedom as the Trump administration and other …

6 days ago · Pope Leo Calls for Peace and Warns of a World Indifferent to Violence The pontiff’s Easter remarks follow a Palm Sunday homily in which he said God rejected the prayers of “those who wage …

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