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There have been 266 popes in the history of the Catholic Church, starting with St. Peter in 32 A.D. Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Now the Vatican is making arrangements for ...

The Pope’s death has triggered centuries-old Vatican rituals, including the symbolic breaking of his “Fisherman’s Ring” and lead seal, marking the start of the Church’s transition to a ...

But with so much exclusivity surrounding the event, many wonder: How is the guest list for this coveted event curated? Let's take a look. The job of finalizing the guest list of the Met Gala rests ...