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

On May 8 in Rome, US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen as the new pope and will take the name Pope Leo XIV.
The election followed two days of conclave voting, and white smoke appeared above the Sistine Chapel around 5pm, signaling a two-thirds majority.
The pope serves as bishop of Rome and visible head of about 1.41 billion Catholics worldwide, making key decisions on faith and morality.
He regularly offers Sunday blessings to visitors and pilgrims from a window in his residence that faces Saint Peter's Square, leads key religious events such as Christmas and Easter celebrations, and frequently meets with bishops.
Residing within the Vatican, the pope regularly hosts visits from heads of state and ambassadors, dedicates time each day to prayer and meditation, and often journeys beyond Rome for various official duties and personal breaks.

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