A conclave is called in the same way following a resignation as with a papal death, however in 2013 Benedict amended the law to allow the election to take place sooner. The Argentinian pope is ...

As Pope Francis enters his 13th year, his hospitalization sparks reflection on his humble approach to leadership, showing a ...

Before becoming pope, Benedict, a Bavarian ... when confronted with speculation that they have a shot at the papal tiara. Dolan took it a step further when he was asked such a question ahead ...

Journalist Valentina Alazraki interviews Pope Francis ... When Benedict XVI was elected, he came in with a lot of baggage and prejudices from his time leading the Vatican’s then-Congregation ...

and the Vatican cannot start new diplomatic efforts. Sometimes. Francis was a cardinal from Argentina before his election as pope and had not served in the Roman Curia. However, Benedict XVI ...

A chest X-ray has confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday ... which was called after Pope Benedict XVI resigned. While Francis has praised Benedict’s humility ...

It only took 13 days to name Francis after Benedict's resignation.When a pope is named, they take on a new papal name that replaces their secular name. Francis was the first Francis. The most ...