In 1958, the papal election took a bizarre turn when white smoke was followed by black smoke—an unprecedented event in ...

Castel Gandolfo has been for centuries a place of rest, prayer, and study for popes. Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul ...

By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News Archbishop José Ángel Saiz Meneses of Seville urged unity among Catholics upset over the ...

The Vatican Museums have inaugurated the exhibition “Paul VI and Jacques Maritain: The Renewal of Sacred Art Between France and Italy (1945–1973).” ...

Pope Leo XIV met with 98 representatives of the Holy See diplomatic corps in the Clementine Hall. They are a model, ...

American Jewry joined the Catholic world today in mourning the death of Pope John XXIII who died this afternoon at the age of 81. Major American Jewish organizations issued statements expressing ...

Ever since Pope John XXIII was elected in 1958, the successors of St. Peter have established a pattern: pope as disruptor, followed by pope as caretaker. Will Leo continue the pattern?

Pope John XXIII 2025 Schedule. 8/30 vs DePaul Catholic 12:00pm. 9/5 at Paramus Catholic 7:00pm . 9/13 vs Kellenberg Memorial 12:00pm. 9/20 at Bergen Catholic 1:00pm .

The most common papal name is John, followed by Gregory and Benedict. Although there has been a Pope John XXIII, there have only been 21 legitimate popes named John.

The most common papal name is John, followed by Gregory and Benedict. Although there has been a Pope John XXIII, there have only been 21 legitimate popes named John.