I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So ...

For example, the 686 election of Pope Conon is described in “The Book of Pontiffs,” a medieval collection ... savage ...

Pope Francis on Nov. 9 appointed Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, as the new preacher of the Papal Household, replacing ...

Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini succeeds Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, also an Italian Capuchin priest, who turned 90 in ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion, but some ...

Remembering the cardinals and bishops who died in the past year, Pope Francis prayed that after their loving service to the ...

Some films are literal in how they portray the human condition while others are metaphorical, but the best films use the ...

The martyrs of Rome died for their faith - their mortal remains, many of which were still being discovered by researchers in the 19th century, were ...

A charged soap opera about the sacred process of papal selection should have never seen the light of day. Here’s how star ...

The Athletic’s Katie Woo discussed the Cardinals’ plans for the three club ... club may prefer to retain right-hander Kyle Gibson on his team option, which comes with identical terms to ...

After helping the Cardinals win the 2011 World Series during his rookie season, Lynn quickly became a favorite among fans for his intensity and passion for the game. All good things must come to ...