Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

Cardinals don’t campaign to be the next pope, but there are always those among them that are considered favorites or ...

At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...

The church officially recognizes St. Peter, the first pope, as the longest-serving, with at least 34 years. However, many ...

Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.

The funeral of Pope Francis will be held on Saturday in St Peter’s Square. Until then, his body, kept in an open coffin, will ...

In the Catholic hierarchy a red hat marks out a cardinal. They are the church’s most senior generals, with the red signifying ...

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 ...

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has passed away, marking the start of a significant transition in 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.

History remembers the expression “better the turban than the tiara” by Gennadio Scolario, leader of the powerful Latinophobic ...

Pope Francis has passed away after struggling with poor health, including pneumonia in both lungs. Now, eyes turn towards his ...