As specialists cleaned and studied the rooms in the Apostolic Palace, they learned new information about the Renaissance ...

In this earlier work, Leo III did not hesitate to replace the effigy of his predecessor, Julius II, with his own, in a subtle act of self-representation. Therefore, the choice fell on celebrating ...

The Masters of Rome 05/16/2025 In late 1513, Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci were all in Rome at the same time. Pope Julius II wanted to restore the Eternal City to its former splendor.

Pope John Paul II arrived in the U.S. on Monday, Oct. 1, 1979 — touching down in Boston, and stopping in New York, Philadelphia, and Des Moines before arriving in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Another example is Pope Julius II. He first wanted to be called "Formosus II". "Formosus" means "handsome" in Latin. The cardinals, however, advised against it, so he went with "Julius II" instead.

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II, who was elected in just a few hours, according to Vatican historian Ambrogio Piazzoni ...

Shortly before 1:30 p.m. ET, Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the St. Peter's Basilica balcony, revealing the conclave's decision. Cardinals before the start of the conclave to elect a new pope in ...

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II, who was elected in just a few hours, according to Vatican historian Ambrogio Piazzoni ...

Cardinal Robert Prévost, 69, was elected pope just after noon CT. This marks the first pope from the United States. Prévost will go by the papal name Pope Leo XIV. White smoke was seen above the ...

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II, who was elected in just a few hours, according to Vatican historian Ambrogio Piazzoni.