During the Middle Ages a story circulated that a woman disguised as a man was elected pope and lynched when she gave birth ...

The process of picking a new pope is filled with ancient rituals like a secret ballot and locked doors. See a visual guide to conclave.

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Pope Francis's passing reminds us yet again of the complete absence of women in the upper echelons of the church. This is ...

Women can serve as nuns in the Catholic Church, but not as priests (Picture: Getty) However, there has been a legend of a woman who briefly served as Pope during the Middle Ages. Widely considered ...