Robert Francis Prevost

Robert Francis Prevost is Pope Leo XIV, the current head of the Catholic Church. He was elected Pope following the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis. He is newsworthy as he is relatively new to the papacy, having been elected sometime between Easter 2025 (when Francis gave the Urbi et Orbi blessing) and Easter 2026 (when Leo XIV will give it). Recent events include his upcoming first 'Urbi et Orbi' Easter blessing and his second international apostolic trip, a visit to Monaco. During this visit, he delivered a message about wealth redistribution, highlighting his focus on social issues. His papacy is significant as he is setting the tone for the Church's direction in the post-Francis era, particularly concerning social justice and international relations.