This article is a historical look at the political and religious relationship between England's Elizabeth I and Pope Paul IV. In 1558 when Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England, there was much ...
This is part of a series on the papal transition. For further information, please click here to return to the papal transition homepage, or here to read about the interregnum period between the ...
After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.