Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.
I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of “The Cambridge History of the Papacy.” ...
Pope Francis marked World Day of Peace with a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on January 1, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli Many people are aware that Popes are traditionally elected for life ...
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
The film by Edward Berger, based on the novel by Robert Harris, follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), as he leads ...
Conclave: What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected? - Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of ...
Rossellini appeared at the ceremony to introduce the papal drama alongside fellow stars Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, and ...
Who could be next in line to succeed Pope Francis? Speculation has been growing amid reports of the Popes critical illness.