List of current popes and patriarchs

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

Pope and patriarchs in the Catholic Church
In 2006, Benedict XVI renounced the title of "Patriarch of the West" (Patriarcha Occidentis). 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.

Patriarchs in the Latin Church
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.