“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. The wartime pontiff has often been ...

Coming at a time of effusive global mourning over Francis’ death, the decision to delete the post appeared to reflect the ...

For Catholics and non-Catholics alike, fascination with the pope and rituals such as the papal conclave continue to transfix ...

Saint Peter is historically known as the longest-serving pope. Pius IX, John Paul II, and Leo XIII also had long reigns. The article highlights the ten longest-serving popes. It details their ...

Following Pope Francis' death, Israel's initial restrained response, including deleting a condolence message, reflects ...

Pope Pius XI died in 1939, on the eve of World War II. Now, as the world simmers with conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza, and with tensions rising in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea ...

Cardinals arriving in Rome for the funeral services of Popes Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote for the election of a new pope. On the day ...

In 1930, Mercedes-Benz presented Pope Pius XI with a black Nürburg 460 Pullman ... this open-air concept would prove nearly detrimental, as John Paul II was shot during an assassination attempt ...

Pope Marcellus II, elected in 1555 ... 13 Leos, and 12 popes to use Pius. It's single-digits from there on, with 44 out of 266 papal names used only once. Chief among the single-use names is ...

Cardinals arriving in Rome for the funeral services of Popes Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote for the election of a new pope. On the day ...