The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

Conclave,” the film may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of ...

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with ...

Pius VI (1775-1799) – 24 years, 6 months, 15 days Pope Pius VI ruled for 24 years, 6 months, and 15 days from 1775 to 1799. His papacy was characterized by gigantic political revolutions such as ...

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with the ...

A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer this weekend, in a reminder of France's complicated past relationship with ...

The sedia gestatoria dates back to Pope Urban VI in 1378, Britannica states. In 1800, Pope Pius VII used a new form of transportation: horse-drawn carriage. Pontiffs sat inside various luxurious ...

Pope Pius VII was kidnapped by French forces in his private apartments in the Quirinal Palace in Rome and remained a prisoner of Napoleon for five years. The head of the Catholic church had ...