| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pope from 1978-2005 * | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 03 Apr 2026 |
| Pope | Newsday | 08 May 2022 |
| Pope born in Poland | USA Today | 06 Dec 2018 |
| Pope born in Poland | ||
| Karol Wojtyla's better-known name | Newsday | 25 Dec 2016 |
| Predecessor of 37-Across | ||
| Originally, Karol Wojtyla | ||
| Peripatetic leader | ||
| Religious leader born in Wadowice, Poland |