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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Russia experienced not one but two revolutions that would reshape the world. This video explores the fall of Tsar Nicholas II ...

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

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 ...

STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images It's generally accepted that the papal election process as we currently recognize it began with Pope Nicholas II, the 155th pope, who in 1059 issued a landmark bull ...

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

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