city
Rome
Summary
Rome is the Italian capital that surrounds Vatican City. As Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV has a cathedral — the Basilica of St John Lateran, of which he took possession on 25 May 2025 — and pastoral responsibilities across the city.
Key facts
- Country
- Italy
- Connection
- The pope is Bishop of Rome
- Cathedral
- Basilica of St John Lateran
Beyond the Vatican walls, the pope's role as Bishop of Rome involves visits to parishes, charitable institutions and the structures of the Diocese of Rome.
Sources
- Primary sourceVatican.va (Holy See) — Leo XIV — official texts, homilies, speeches and documents · Primary / official full texts
- ArchiveWikipedia — Pope Leo XIV — Wikipedia · Background reference, continuously updated
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