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Leo XIV

Scientist · born September 14, 1955

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Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 59Became titular bishopNovember 3, 2014
  2. 59Became apostolic administratorNovember 3, 2014
  3. 62Became vice presidentMarch 8, 2018
  4. 68Became cardinal-deaconSeptember 30, 2023
  5. 69Became PopeMay 8, 2025
  6. 70Received the Order of the BathOctober 23, 2025
  7. ~71Named Time 1002026

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