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Every Pope of Rome in history: how many have there been, who was the first, which countries are they from, and who served the longest?
As mentioned, Pope Francis is number 266, meaning there have been 266 Popes throughout history. Pope Pius IX had the longest ...
Who Was Pope Before Francis? Full Timeline of Catholic Church's Popes
Before Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI was the leader of the Catholic Church. Benedict, a German-born academic, was one of the oldest popes to take charge of the church from 2005 until his retirement ...
From St. Peter to Pope Francis: Full list of popes
After Pope Francis’ death, people all around the world are remembering him for his legacy within the church. However, like ...
What happens when a pope dies? What to know about papal conclave, how new pope is elected
In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.