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What does a pope do? His role and daily duties as leader of the Catholic Church

US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV after two days of voting in Rome on May 8, 2025.
The conclave concluded when white smoke appeared above the Sistine Chapel, signaling Prevost secured the two-thirds majority required.
As bishop of Rome and visible head of the Catholic Church, the pope leads about 1.41 billion Catholics worldwide and resides in Vatican City.
The pope routinely offers blessings to visitors every Sunday from his Vatican residence with views of Saint Peter's Square, leads the main religious ceremonies throughout the year, and meets with about 1,000 bishops each year.
The pope conducts frequent travel, prayer, and meditation, receives visits from state leaders, and must meet all bishops at least once every five years.

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