“Leader with a Swiss Guard detail” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Leader with a Swiss Guard detail”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 10, 2025, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.