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The Holy Father
Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost · born in Chicago, 14 September 1955 · elected 8 May 2025, the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian Pope. The 267th Successor of Peter →
United in Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and…
11 October 2026 · from the Pope’s official prayer profile on Click To Pray
The Pope’s prayer intention · October 2026
For mental health ministry
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
The College of Cardinals
Who would elect the next Pope?
Cardinals under the age of eighty may vote in a conclave. The numbers change with every birthday, death and consistory.
Next to turn eighty: Thomas Christopher Collins (16 Jan 2027) · Giuseppe Betori (25 Feb 2027) · João Braz de Aviz (24 Apr 2027) · António Augusto dos Santos Marto (5 May 2027) · Jozef De Kesel (17 Jun 2027)
From Wikidata, updated daily. Changes in the College may take a few days to appear.
Latest news
15 October 2026Pope Leo has good second night at Rome's Gemelli hospital
The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and got up and had breakfast, in their latest update since he underwent a successful lung…
Read at Vatican News
14 October 2026
Church renews commitment to families at conclusion of 'Amoris laetitia' meeting
14 October 2026
Pope Leo: 'May families actively participate in life of the Church'
14 October 2026
Chicago school students prepare care package for Pope Leo XIV
14 October 2026
Pope Leo's postoperative recovery progressing well
14 October 2026
US Catholics and Evangelicals call for compassion and wisdom in immigration debate
14 October 2026
Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, by Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda in Cameroon
14 October 2026
UNHCR funding cuts put millions of displaced people at risk
14 October 2026
Kenya: Women must no longer ask for permission from anyone
14 October 2026
Pope Leo: Take to heart the riches of ‘Amoris laetitia’
14 October 2026
Cardinal Czerny: We must urgently adopt new behaviors to protect environment
14 October 2026
Pope Leo has calm night in hospital after successful lung surgery
13 October 2026