The list of popes is a testament to the endurance and evolution of the Catholic Church, reflecting moments of triumph, reform, and even controversy. Throughout history, popes have not only been ...

According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up ...

While in theory any Catholic man can be selected ... Raymund Burke is the most prominent American on the list of possible Pope candidates. He's known for his conservative views and for being ...

Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica with ...

You can see the full list of former popes that lead the Catholic Church here. Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Katherine Rodriguez can be reached at krodriguez@ ...