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The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church, considered by Catholics to be the successor of Saint Peter. Historically, the Pope ruled the Papal States and now serves as head of state of Vatican City. The Pope's authority stems from the belief that Jesus granted Saint Peter primacy, giving him the 'Keys of Heaven.' Leo XIV is the current Pope, elected on May 8, 2025.
In 1950, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary as dogma. This was the only time a pope has spoken ex cathedra since papal infallibility was explicitly declared.
In 1959, Pope John XXIII announced his intention to establish the Second Vatican Council.
In 1964, the Second Vatican Council declared the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church.
Prior to the election of the Polish-born John Paul II in 1978, those elected to the papacy were predominantly Italians. He was the first non-Italian pope since 1522.
In 1996, Pope John Paul II promulgated Universi Dominici Gregis, which outlined the regulations regarding a papal interregnum.
From 1863 to 2005, the Annuario Pontificio also included the title "patriarch of the West".
On 22 March 2006, the Vatican released a statement explaining the omission of the title "patriarch of the West" from the Annuario Pontificio.
On 13 October 2007, the Ravenna Document was created by theologians chosen by the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI revoked the simple majority rule (after a deadlock of twelve days) by motu proprio.
On 28 February 2013, Benedict XVI vacated the Holy See. This was the first papal resignation since 1415.
In June 2013, Pope Francis signed an encyclical with his name alone ("Franciscus") in Latin.
In 2015, Pope Francis played a significant role in brokering improved relations between the United States and Cuba, demonstrating the Pope's influence in international diplomacy.
From 2017 until 2024, Angelo De Donatis served as the cardinal vicar.
In 2024, Baldassare Reina became the new cardinal vicar.
In 2024, the title "Patriarch of the West" was reintroduced to the pope's list of titles in the Annuario Pontifico.
In May 2025, Leo XIV was elected as the new Pope on the second day of the 2025 papal conclave, becoming the current Pope.
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