Roberto Francio Prevosto

Roberto Francio Prevosto, recently elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, having taken office following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2023. His papacy was inaugurated with a solemn Mass at St. Peter's Square, attended by numerous dignitaries, including heads of state. Prior to his papal election, Prevosto was known for his extensive work in pastoral care and interfaith dialogue, seeking to bridge divides within the global Catholic community and beyond.