But papal betting has a long history. Roman banking houses were taking bets as far back as 1503. Alessandro Damasceni Peretti ...

Downloads of the 2024 film have surged since the death of Pope Francis—but in the 16th and 17th century, it was etchings that ...

The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and ...

Within his gloomy outlook was the death of a 'very old' Pope - as well as stark warning about the weakening of the Catholic Church ... Francis's body will lie in state in St Peter's Basilica ...

A medieval church and burials were discovered as a ... the impact of increased sugar in the diet during the 16th century was visibly clear in terms of dental health. The full results of these ...

But moments like this provide an opportunity to look at the long-term consequences of church-state relations ... the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Today's religious identities ...

As the Vatican prepares for a new Pope, here's a look at how popes are chosen, who can be elected, and how the papacy has ...

The 16th century church, built over the traditional tomb of the apostle ... the faithful will be invited to the church to pay ...

The papal conclave that begins Wednesday remains unpredictable, with the largest and most diverse group of cardinals in church history ... missile crisis. The 16th-century Pope Leo X, meanwhile ...