The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.

Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the process is.

"The blessed Apostles, then, founded and built up the church in Rome. They committed ... in the third place from the Apostles, Clement was allotted the office of bishop." St. Irenaeus, "Against ...

Emily Maguire turns to historical fiction to tell the story of a young ninth-century woman whose quest for knowledge will not ...

Paul’s two epistles to the Corinthian community deal with that internal disruption. At the end of the first century, Clement, bishop of Rome, wrote an epistle to the Corinthian community because the ...

or who shall resist the power of his strength?' (Wisdom 12:12)." St. Clement of Rome, "Letter to the Corinthians" c. 80 A.D. "Stand fast, therefore, in these things, and follow the example of the ...

Raging Rangers fans unleashed on Philippe Clement's decision to hook Connor Barron during their clash with Hearts. It was a nervy clash between the Scottish Premiership side with the Light Blues ...

This evening will see clear spells and patchy cloud. Overnight, a few scattered showers are expected to drift in from the north, but these will be most likely near the coasts. Tuesday Tomorrow ...

Rangers eased the pressure on manager Philippe Clement with a convincing 4-0 victory over FCSB in the Europa League. Clement came under fire after the Gers' shock 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock on ...

Formally known as the Cathedra Sancti Petri Apostoli, or more simply as Cathedra Petri, the chair has held a revered place in ...

Archaeology buffs might find the Basilica di San Clemente interesting as it's a veritable nesting doll of churches. It's a second century pagan temple, underneath a fourth-century church, which is ...