The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis.
The name of the leader of the Catholic Church, whether in Europe or anywhere else is Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ. His Vicar on earth is the Pope in Rome, currently Pope Benedict XVI.
Europe's primary ruler at that time would've been the pope (Pope Clement VI).
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There is only one Vatican city in Europe so the pope can only live there.
The pope can be chosen from anywhere in the world. All recent popes have been from Europe but at least 4 popes have been from Africa and do not forget Peter. He was from the Middle East. Pope Francis of Argentina was elected pope in 2013 which is far removed from Europe.
Pope Francis is the first jesuit to be elected as pope, the first pope from the America's and the first pope in many centuries who is not from Europe.
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The Black Pope's birth name is Shelly Pope.
St. Peter was not born in Europe. He was born in the Middle East - Israel (aka Palestine). Pope St. Evaristus, the 5th pope, was from Bethlehem, not Europe. Pope St, Anicetus, the 11th popes, was a Syrian, not a European. While the majority of popes have been from Europe (especially Italy) there were a number of popes from the Middle East and even Africa.
Since Pope Francis is the first and only pope by that name, there is no need for a number after his name. If a pope in the future also decides to take the name Francis, he will become Pope Francis II and then the original Pope Francis will become Pope Francis I.
Pope Urban chose the name upon his election as pope.
Alece Pope's birth name is Charlotte Alece Pope.