I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So ...

Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the ...

The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.

The Roman basilica of St. John Lateran marks the 1,700th anniversary of its dedication on Saturday, Nov. 9. It’s a feast day ...

Conclave director Edward Berger explains Cardinal Benitez's (Carlos Diehz) decision to use the name Innocent after being ...

In Conclave, Vatican City isn’t immune to election-season absurdity.

Francis has alienated and dismayed conservatives and traditionalists within the church while emboldening and giving hope to a large swath of Catholics who are craving reform. In a radical move late ...

After a Vatican summit on the future of the Catholic Church that ended without enacting any major reforms, Pope Francis is ...

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis issued the fourth encyclical of his papacy on Thursday, denouncing a world that “is losing its heart” during times of global turmoil marked by “wars, socio ...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis issued the fourth encyclical of his papacy on Thursday, denouncing a world that "is losing its heart" during times of global turmoil marked by "wars, socio-economic ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE -Pope Francis attends a session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Paul VI ...