As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

The introduction of a new pope Thursday morning – particularly one born in the United States – was a big moment for Catholics ...

Catholics have been subjected to an awful lot of “innovation.” The late Pope Francis frequently derided Catholic traditions — ...

Pope John XXIII (1958 to 1963) was known as a gregarious, smiling man, often referred to as "The Good Pope". He helped work behind the scenes to de-escalate the Cuban Missile Crisis and called the ...

Pope John XXIII, characterized by his larger stature, had to have his robes split up the back during his first appearance due to a mix-up with the smaller-size garments. In contrast, the athletic ...

Fighting human trafficking Another portion was directed to the Pope John XXIII Community, an organization that combats human trafficking and provides care for survivors. This support reflected the ...

ROME (AP) — The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s ...

Pope John XXIII (1958 to 1963) was known as a gregarious, smiling man, often referred to as “The Good Pope.” He helped work behind the scenes to de-escalate the Cuban Missile Crisis and called the ...

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What’s really going to happen as the conclave begins Wednesday in Vatican City to decide the next pope of the Roman Catholic ...

in a nod to his resemblance to Pope John XXIII, the round-faced reforming pope of the early 1960s. Pope Francis once quipped that his successor might take the name of John XXIV. Aveline is known ...

Nevertheless, non-papabile have been elected Pope on eight occasions, including John XXIII, who initiated the Second Vatican Council, and John Paul II. One underrated name is Dominican friar Timothy ...