The current pope as of May 2025 is Pope Leo XIV. He was elected on May 8, 2025, succeeding Pope Francis who passed away on April 21, 2025
. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American pope in history. He is 69 years old and originally from Chicago, with Franco-Italian heritage. Before his election, he served extensively in Peru and was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023
. Pope Francis, the 266th pope, served from 2013 until his death in April 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas
. After his death, the conclave elected Robert Prevost as the 267th pope, who chose the name Leo XIV
. In summary:
- Current Pope: Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost)
- Elected: May 8, 2025
- Predecessor: Pope Francis (2013–2025)
- Notable: First American pope, 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church
