Pope Leo XIV by the numbers
As of May 2025, Pope Leo XIV is the 267th pope since Saint Peter. The following table summarizes key identifying details and verified attributes relevant to his papacy.
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Papal number | 267th pope | Vatican records, historical consensus |
| Regnal name | Leo XIV | Official Vatican announcement |
| Election date | 8 May 2025 | Holy See press office |
| Conclave number | Selected in the 2025 conclave | Holy See press office |
| Papal predecessors named Leo | Official regnal list |
Context for the numeral
Roman numerals in regnal names are traditional. Leo XIV follows Leo XIII, whose pontificate addressed modernity, labor, and Scripture. The choice therefore situates the current pope within a line focused on social teaching and engagement with the modern world.
