Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of ...

The longest one ever, in the 13th century, took almost three years to choose Pope Gregory X. The shortest conclave on record, in 1503, took just 10 hours to choose Pope Pius III. How long was the ...

The longest conclave on record dragged on for nearly three years. Pope Gregory X was finally elected in September of 1271 after about 1,000 days.

Roncalli was proclaimed a saint by Pope Francis in 2014. Other frequently used names include Gregory, in honor of Pope Gregory I, commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great (590-604). The last to ...

The Rev. Patrick Flanagan, associate professor of theology and religious studies at St. John’s University in New York, says Gregory X ... died to give Pope Clement VII time enough to escape ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The conclave to elect the 267th pope of the Catholic Church begins ...

The eventual winner, Gregory X, tightened up conclave rules. The longest conclave in modern times, in 1903, ended when Pope Pius X was chosen after five days. What does the white and black smoke mean?

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich and Cardinal Wilton Gregory, also a South Side native, spoke about their experience in the conclave and electing the first American pope, Leo XIV, who is from this city.

The first American Pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected Thursday after a two-day conclave. New Orleans Archbishop ...

In 1274, at the Second Council of Lyons, Pope Gregory X, in a document titled Ubi Periculum, determined the procedure for holding a conclave. There he specified that the election would be done ...

After the Pierleonis’ choice became Pope Celestine III, the Frangipanis burst into the church with an armed force, demanding they pick their favorite cardinal instead. In 1241, Pope Gregory IX ...

Mr. Gibson is the director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University. With the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the College of Cardinals sent a clear message ...