Pope Leo Biography
Here's a printable version of our short biography for kids on the 267th pope of the Catholic church, Leo XIV. We've kept it interesting and engaging for children.
Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Roman Catholic Church on 8th May 2025. He is the first American to become pope. He is known for his kindness, love of peace, and commitment to helping others.
Fun Facts about Pope Leo XIV
- First American Pope: Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, USA, making him the first pope from the United States.
- A Love for Learning: Before becoming a priest, he studied mathematics at Villanova University and later earned degrees in theology and canon law.
- Missionary Work: He spent many years in Peru, helping communities and spreading the message of love and service.
- Sports Fan: In June 2025, he blessed cyclists participating in the Giro d’Italia as they rode through the Vatican Gardens—a first in history!
- Peace Advocate: His first words as pope were "Peace be with all of you!" showing his dedication to unity and harmony.
A Short Biography of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost on 14th September 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a loving family and felt called to serve the Church from a young age. After joining the Order of Saint Augustine, he became a priest and dedicated his life to helping others.
His work took him to Peru, where he spent over 20 years supporting communities and promoting education. His compassion and leadership were recognised, and he was eventually appointed as a bishop and later a cardinal.
On 8th May 2025, after the passing of Pope Francis, he was elected as the 267th pope and chose the name Leo XIV, honouring Pope Leo XIII, who was known for his work on social justice.
Since becoming pope, Leo XIV has focused on bringing people together, promoting peace, and addressing modern challenges like artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV continues to inspire people around the world with his gentle spirit and dedication to making the world a better place.
Our Pope Leo XIV Resources
Download a colouring page for your youngest children, a poster for the classroom, a variety of interesting worksheets and an engaging comprehension activity for older children.
Pope Leo Colouring Page
An interesting activity for younger children learning about the new leader of the Catholic church, here's a colouring page of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo Comprehension Questions
Read online, or print, our short biography for kids of Pope Leo XIV, then see if the kids can answer these comprehension questions! We've made the format interesting and engaging, including a "true or false" section and a drawing activity.
Pope Leo Fact Finding Worksheet
Children will need to read our biography of Pope Leo XIV and perhaps do some extra research to fill out this simple fact-finding worksheet - a good place to start when you are learning about the new pope.
Pope Leo Interview Worksheet
For this interesting worksheet, we ask children to put themselves in the shoes of an interviewer and to think of questions that they might ask Pope Leo which would interest their audience and encourage him to talk.
Pope Leo Letter Worksheet
If you were writing a letter to the new pope, Leo XIV, what would you say? That's what this worksheet asks children to think about. It's an interesting exercise that will take some thought and planning.
Pope Leo Pope Francis Compare and Contrast Worksheet 1
We've used a Venn diagram in this worksheet, which asks children to think about in which ways Pope Leo and Pope Francis are similar, and in which different. An interesting exercise!
Pope Leo Pope Francis Compare and Contrast Worksheet 2
Here's a writing worksheet activity in which we ask children to think about the similarities and differences between the new pope, Pope Leo XIV, and the last pope, Pope Francis.
Pope Leo Poster
This simple poster of Pope Leo XIV captures his smile! It would make a fun addition to a Sunday School classroom, perhaps. We've kept the outline simple so that children can cut out the illustration for pasting elsewhere, if appropriate.
Pope Leo Words Worksheet
What words would you use to describe Pope Leo XIV? We've asked children to come up with 9 words to describe the Catholic church's new pope on this simple but interesting activity sheet.
