There is a new pope, commonly referred to in media as Pope Leo, who succeeded Pope Francis after Francis’ death in April 2025. He is about 70 years old as of 2026, and is widely described as a relatively young pope by recent historical standards.

Quick Scoop: How old is the new pope?

  • Pope Francis died on 21 April 2025 at age 88, which led to the conclave that elected a new pope.
  • The current pope (often called Pope Leo in coverage) is about 70 years old, making him notably younger than his predecessor at the time of election.
  • Commentators and forum users frequently emphasize how “young” he is for a pope, noting that many Catholics today have never seen such a relatively young pontiff in their lifetimes.

In other words, when people online ask “new pope how old,” they are talking about a pope who is roughly 70 years old and considered young compared with earlier recent popes who were often in their late 70s or 80s when elected.

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