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

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“Let Jesus set you free.” Letter to the Archbishop of Prešov about the Spiritual Experience on Mount Zvir (Litmanová, Slovakia) - Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

6 days ago · As the head of the Holy See, the pope leads the central government of the Roman Catholic Church, making decisions on faith and morality for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.

Jul 9, 2025 · These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News. The pope …

May 20, 2024 · On Monday, the plans became official as the Holy See Press Office announced Pope Francis will be making his "Apostolic Journey" to Luxembourg and Belgium from 26 …

May 20, 2024 · Pope Francis, the leader of the world’s Roman Catholics, is visiting Belgium in September. The Vatican has now announced the exact dates of the papal visit. The pontiff will …

May 9, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV has warned of the dangers of reducing Jesus to a charismatic leader figure while leading his first mass as pontiff. He spoke a few words in English at the start of the …

Ihab Hassan, a Palestinian Christian activist, speaks to Vatican News about the recent settler violence reported by residents of the village of Taybeh.

What Does The Word “Pope” Mean? The word “Pope” means “Father” or “Papa”. Explore the comprehensive history of the Papacy with our extensive pope database. Delve into the …