Around 6 a.m., thousands of people began to file into St. Peter’s Square for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass. Thousands of volunteers from the Red Cross and other groups took positions in the streets ...

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: " Fight! " The other introduced himself to the world with his first ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

VATICAN CITY, — Robert Prevost, the new pope selected after Pope Francis' death, has chosen the name Leo, used by 13 popes before him dating back to the 5th century. To understand his choice, it's ...

The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of ...

What the new pope’s name choice says about his future plans - Cardinal Robert Prevost spent his career ministering in Peru ...

John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory ... Albino Luciani in 1978 to honor Pope John ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have elected his successor. Stay with DW for the latest updates.

Why Ravioli and Whole Chickens Used to Be Banned. By the year 1550, ravioli, whole chickens and pies were some of the foods ...

Marcellus II and his 16th-century predecessor Adrian VI (reigned 1522-1523) are the only popes since 996 to keep their given ...