Pope Benedict XVI

The provided articles do not contain any information about Pope Benedict XVI. All articles focus on Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV is the current Pope, as evidenced by his performance of the Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Wednesday, December 25, 2025. He addressed the crowd in both English and Italian, expressing regret about the limited space within the basilica. Pope Leo XIV's Christmas message emphasized the Christian duty to aid the poor and strangers, drawing a parallel between the nativity story and the rejection of those in need as a rejection of God. Care for immigrants and the poor are key themes of his papacy, highlighting his commitment to social justice and compassion.