Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, just after his 78th birthday. Of the 103 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope ...

Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.

Piano, the Italian word for slow, was one of Pope Francis’s favourite words. He wanted a gentle touch to heal everything and ...

How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office? For an institution that has existed for nearly 2,000 ...

When the cardinals gather in Rome to elect Pope Francis’s successor, two issues will weigh on their decision: the Catholic ...

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, leaves behind a rich legacy of Catholic practices. However, in a deviation ...

St. Peter’s Basilica, including the Vatican Grottoes, houses the remains of approximately 90 of Rome’s popes. The rest are scattered throughout other places ...

Eagle-eyed fans spot King Charles's key change in first job since Pope's death [INSIGHT] The long line of Popes features all ...