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.

There have been 266 papal leaders of the Catholic Church since Jesus Christ’s death in the AD 30s through Pope Francis – ...

His papacy set many new precedents for the church, and his successor will be chosen from a group that he himself quietly ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

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

Benedict IX, a pope in the 11th century, holds the rare distinction of becoming a pope three times, selling the papacy, being ...

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning at the Vatican. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell was seen sealing the door to ...

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

The death of Pope Francis officially came from the camerlengo, a position in the Catholic church held by a man with Dallas ...

The fact that we are celebrating together, it's of course, a joy because it is something which is reminding us that we are ...

Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same ...

"Once again, I renew my appeal: Let this coincidence serve as a sign — a call to all Christians to take a decisive step ...