who is the pope 2025

In 2025, the pope is Pope Leo XIV, born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States, who was elected on 8 May 2025 during the 2025 papal conclave.

Quick Scoop: Who is the pope in 2025?

• The current pope (in 2025) is Pope Leo XIV.

• He was elected on 8 May 2025 in a conclave held after the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.

• Before his election, he was Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

• He chose the papal name “Leo” in part to honor Pope Leo XIII, becoming Leo XIV.

• His inauguration Mass as pope took place at St. Peter’s Square on 18 May 2025.

A bit more context

The 2025 conclave brought together about 135 eligible cardinal electors, of whom 133 actually participated, and Leo XIV was chosen on the fourth ballot on the second day of voting, signaling a relatively swift consensus. Public announcements and Catholic reference sources now list Leo XIV as the reigning pope following his election in May 2025.

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