The history of the papacy is filled with unusual, dramatic events. From a pope put on trial after death to a resignation that broke a 600-year tradition, the Vatican’s past is anything but predictable ...

especially after the death of Pope Benedict XVI. In his 2024 memoir, “Life,” Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation, the first in 600 years. He said a Vatican ...

The Pope appealed to St. Benedict for help "to hold firm Christ's central position in our lives. May he always be first in our thoughts and in all our activities!" Before concluding, Benedict XVI ...

in particular from the doctors and health care workers, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart," the pope said. Thursday will mark the 12th anniversary of when Francis was voted to succeed Pope ...

Thursday will mark the 12th anniversary of when Pope Francis was voted to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, who previously resigned. ABC News' Megan Forrester contributed to this report.

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital where he spent more than five weeks ...

especially in recent years after the death of Pope Benedict XVI. In his 2024 memoir, Life, Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation - the first in 600 years.

With Pope Francis' health concerns mounting, discussions within the Vatican suggest he may consider stepping down—an event that would mark only the third papal resignation in over 600 years.

The activists stripped in St Peter's Square in a protest for gay rights as Pope Benedict XVI recited his traditional weekly Angelus prayer. Benedict, citing health issues, would step down as pope ...

especially after the death of Pope Benedict XVI. Here's what Francis has said about pope's retiring, in his own words: In his 2024 memoir, Life, Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s ...

For example, she said, before he became Pope Benedict, Cardinal Ratzinger was highly outspoken on sexual morality, but as leader of the Catholic Church he focused more on charity and environmentalism.