List of current popes and patriarchs

This is a list of current Christian popes and patriarchs who are notable.

In 2006, Benedict XVI renounced the title of "Patriarch of the West" (Patriarcha Occidentis).

[1] In 2024, Pope Francis reinstated the title of "Patriarch of the West" (Patriarcha Occidentis), reversing the decision by the previous Pope Benedict XVI; the title reinstatement was meant to bring closer ties to the other Patriarchs in the Eastern Orthodox faith.

[2] The patriarchates in the lower table are in the Latin Church; whose bearers have the title of patriarch for various historical reasons, but who lack a particular church sui iuris.