While Medieval Conclaves could extend for months and even years, the rules were tweaked by Pope John Paul II and Pope ...

Schmalz’s bronze statue — located near the Showers for ... the roughness of his clothes becomes smooth, the bag he carries turns into wings and the hood turns into hair.” ...

Nuns don’t have a vote in the election of a pope. But nearly 900 superiors of the world’s female Catholic orders gathered in ...

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

The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...

FIFTY years ago, on May 15, 1975, Aurit and I got married in a Catholic church, committing to live a life together “for richer or poorer, for better or worse.” So, this May, we are celebrating our ...

Many hope the Catholic church’s new leader will reverse the closed parishes and dwindling flock in cities such as Chicago.

History is a fascinating subject. The history of us humans spans over 300,000 years, and it's been marked by victories, ...

Light from the window behind Christ, which aligns with the actual light from the window in the chapel, falls on a group of men, including some handsome youths in fancy clothes, counting money.

Statue made by Bartolomeo Pincellotti of John Francis Albani (1649 - 1721), the 243rd pope of the Catholic Church from ... Bonus fact: Who makes the pope's clothes? The liturgical garments ...

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a plastic doll into the golden statue everyone dreams of? Craft Factory will teach you how to DIY - from upcycling old clothes ... head of the Catholic Church ...