The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

Vatican installs chimney on Sistine Chapel as world waits on pope election - The chimney plays a key role in communicating ...

Interview. Philippe Chenaux, emeritus professor of modern and contemporary Church history at the Pontifical Lateran ...

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A snapshot of the papacies of the 11 modern popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX.

This reforming pope, renowned for his sanctity, helped solidify the Council of Trent’s legacy and left a visible mark on the papacy itself.

Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, just after his 78th birthday. Of the 103 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope ...

Leo XIII – February 20, 1878 - July 20, 1903: Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci in Italy, he directed the ...