Church Leadership

From Saint Peter to Pope Leo XIV, the Church has had an unbroken line of popes. Learn about Church leadership with the articles and activities in this section.

• Meet Pope Leo XIV
• Remembering Pope Francis
• 10 Things to Know About Electing the Pope
• What Is a Papal Conclave? and Frequently Asked Questions About the Pope
• Activities and Prayers for the Papal Transition
• Quiz: How Well Do You Know Pope Francis?
• Synod on Synodality
• The Synodal Process: The Church’s Way of Proceeding
• Pope Benedict XVI
• Saint Paul VI
• Pope Benedict XVI Comes to the United States, April 15-20, 2008
• Pope John Paul II: A Biographical Sketch
• Pope John Paul II and His Message of Forgiveness
• Pope John Paul II and Young People
• Pope John Paul II Was Influenced by Pope John XXIII
• Canonization of John Paul II
• Pope John XXIII
• Canonization of John XXIII
• The Second Vatican Council Lesson Plan
• The Spirit of Truth
• What Makes a Jesuit?