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Ever since Pope John XXIII was elected in 1958, the successors of St. Peter have established a pattern: pope as disruptor, ...

Pope John Paul II chose his name to honor his immediate predecessor, who died just over a month following his election. Arnie Sachs – CNP How many Johns there have been, however, is a bit ...

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome ...

Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff ... it has taken between three and eight ballots to find a pope. John Paul I — the pope who reigned for 33 days — was ...

On May 8, white smoke once again rose over Rome, signaling the election of a new Pope at the ... A renowned theologian and close confidant of John Paul II, Benedict represented doctrinal continuity.

He was experiencing the election of a pope for the first time ... including the youth, just like Pope John Paul II did. I feel like he united us, and this is what we need. SAVCHENKO: As we ...