Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years ...

The first conclave to feature regular daily voting was held in Arezzo, Tuscany, resulting in the 1276 election of Pope Innocent V. The secret written ballot was introduced by Gregory XV in 1621 ...

In the past, popes have most frequently chosen names such as Pius, Gregory, John, Benedict, Innocent, Leo, and Clement. It is possible that the new pope will ... to Benedict XV, who led the ...

John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory ... elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during ...

Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during ... followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. Only starting in the mid-20th century did new popes ...