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.

During Francis’s papacy, evangelical Protestantism and secularism continued to remake Latin America’s religious geography, ...

A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, a day after greeting crowds at St Peter’s Square. From the very start of his papacy, he seemed determined to do things differently.

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