Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

The oldest popes were Pope Celestine III (elected in 1191) and Celestine V (elected in 1294 ... there have been many exceptions aside from John Paul II (Polish in 1978) and Benedict XVI (German ...

The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...