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 ...

Pope Paul VI died in 1978 at 80 years old. Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, was born into a family of 13 children in Sotto il Monte, Italy. In 1892, Roncalli entered the seminary.

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 ...

Vance, one of the last dignitaries to meet with Francis on Easter Sunday before his passing, has referenced Pope John Paul II ... Here are some key quotes by Sarah being highlighted ahead ...

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 ...

The body of Pope John XXIII was also not embalmed on his death in 1963, but it was treated with preservatives that were so effective that his face was perfectly preserved when the casket was ...

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 ...

the last pope to take that name was John XXIII, after historians accidentally misnumbered the popes after John XIV. Gregory and Benedict are also popular pontifical names with 16 and 15 uses ...