The following list shows all historical leaders of Vatican starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Vatican
Pope
Since Mar 13th, 2013
Vatican
Pope
Apr 19th, 2005 to Feb 28th, 2013
Vatican
Pope
Oct 16th, 1978 to Apr 2nd, 2005
Vatican
Pope
Aug 26th, 1978 to Sep 28th, 1978
Vatican
Pope
Jun 21st, 1963 to Aug 6th, 1978
Vatican
Pope
Oct 28th, 1958 to Jun 3rd, 1963
Vatican
Pope
Mar 2nd, 1939 to Oct 9th, 1958
Vatican
Pope
Feb 6th, 1922 to Feb 10th, 1939
Vatican
Pope
Sep 3rd, 1914 to Jan 22nd, 1922
Vatican
Pope
Aug 4th, 1903 to Aug 20th, 1914
Vatican
Pope
Feb 20th, 1878 to Jul 20th, 1903
