Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...

According to one story, the city owes its location and its very existence to a dream of Fray Julián Garcés, the first bishop of Puebla, who was appointed by Pope Clement VII in 1525, four years ...

“One hundred forty-seven of the 189 Swiss Guards, including their commander, died and were torn apart to give Pope Clement VII time enough to escape.” Renegade soldiers from the Holy Roman ...

“147 of the 189 Swiss Guards including their commander died and were torn apart to give Pope Clement VII time enough to escape.” Renegade soliders from the Holy Roman Empire decided the sack ...