Logo of the Vatican - 2 Keys and Papal Mitre

New Pope May 2025

 

Habemus Papam!

We have a Pope!

Picture of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost on the Balcony of St. Peters Basilica as Pope Leo 14th

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost

Formerly Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Leo XIV

  • Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV - prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Prevost, was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Bishops. Here you can find the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome. Link to article: Biography of Robert Francis Prevost
  • Pope Leo XIV met with the College of Cardinals on May 10. To access this address click here.
  • On May 9, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as Pope for the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel. The text of his homily can be found here.
  • Photo and Explanation of Pope Leo XIV Coat of Arms and motto can be found here.
  • Pope Leo XIV explains the significance of choosing “Leo XIV”. Link here.
  • Press conference with three Canadian cardinal electors who participated in the conlcave that elected Pope Leo XIV. The livestream of the event can be accessed by clicking here. (courtesy CTV)
  • This Canadian Met the Pope By Accident - from CBC here.
  • What A Catholic Leader Learned from Meeting the Future Pope – from CBC here.
  • Article from CRUX providing context on the election of Pope Leo XIV. Link to article: Click Here