2 popes meet: Egyptian Copt and Pope Francis
8 days ago
The occasion was to mark the anniversary of the signing of a declaration for improving ties between the two churches between Pope Paul VI and Tawadros' predecessor, Pope Shenouda III.
Vatican releases pope's Mass details, motto
61 days ago
The ring that Pope Francis will put on during the Mass once belonged to Pope Paul VI, and is made of gold-plated silver.
Slow changes: A stroll through four papacies
63 days ago
Benedict held his first media audience in the modern Paul VI audience hall.
Sri Lanka cardinal hews to tradition in papal race
72 days ago
Ranjith was born to a large family in central Sri Lanka and was ordained by Pope Paul VI at St. Peter's Basilica in 1975.
Conclave runs on modern twists to ancient rules
74 days ago
Here is a look at what happens between those two moments:WHO'S INSIDE:Under a rule change by Pope Paul VI in 1970, cardinals who are younger than 80 at the time the papacy become vacant are...
Key events in the life of Benedict XVI
96 days ago
- April 16, 1927: Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger in Marktl am Inn, Germany, youngest of three children to Joseph and Maria Ratzinger.- 1943-1945: Assistant in Germany's anti-aircraft defense and...
Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal
96 days ago
After spending several years teaching theology in Germany, he was appointed bishop of Munich in 1977 and elevated to cardinal three months later by Pope Paul VI.
Paul VI advances down path toward sainthood
149 days ago
The late pontiff Paul VI, who led an era of church reforms and issued a ban on contraception, is progressing along the path to possible sainthood.
