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The religious figurehead crossword clue for the New York Times on October 3, 2023 is "Pope Francis". Pope Francis is the 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, and is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first non-European pope since the 8th century. He is known for his progressive views on social issues, and his papacy has been marked by a particular concern for the poor and marginalized.