A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

Eagle-eyed fans spot King Charles's key change in first job since Pope's death [INSIGHT] The long line of Popes features all ...

The Church maintains male-only tradition as Jesus Christ's 12 apostles were men, who then selected other men to continue their ministry ...

When it comes to the Catholic Church, the papacy remains one of the oldest continuous institutions in the world. It has seen ...

In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.

Here are some statistics about Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

After Pope Francis’ death, people all around the world are remembering him for his legacy within the church. However, like ...

The election of a new Pope begins between 15 to 20 days after the death. The camerlengo, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, ...

Before Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI was the leader of the Catholic Church. Benedict, a German-born academic, was one of the oldest popes to take charge of the church from 2005 until his retirement ...

As mentioned, Pope Francis is number 266, meaning there have been 266 Popes throughout history. Pope Pius IX had the longest ...

For nearly two millennia, popes have shaped Catholic doctrine, guided the faithful, and navigated global challenges, from St.