Pope Leo XIV has seen and experienced the Church in more contexts than perhaps any other person currently living...’ ...

The papacy, an institution stretching back nearly two millennia, represents one of history's longest unbroken lines of ...

Twelve years—2013 to 2025—on the throne of Peter is a significant stretch, though still short when compared to the 26-year reign of St. John Paul II or the 20 years of Pope Pius XII.

EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV during an event at the Vatican on May 22.

It is common that upon the death of a Pope, comments arise recalling his pontificate—some positive, others not so much. But ...

During the event known as the " Cadaver Synod ," Formosus was found guilty of being a bishop in two places at once and had ...

Since the practice began in 955 with Pope John XII, according to Vatican News, certain names have emerged as favorites. They include John, a biblical name with pastoral connotations that has been ...

Out of 264 popes, 129 chose a new name. Since Pope John XII, there have been 12 Innocents (the first Pope Innocent held the papacy from 401 to 417), seven Urbans (the first Pope Urban reigned from ...

VATICAN CITY, — Robert Prevost, the new pope selected after Pope Francis' death, has chosen the name Leo, used by 13 popes before him dating back to the 5th century. To understand his choice, it ...