Many people assume the Pope’s pointed hat has some hidden or mysterious origins, but its real history is even more fascinating. Tracing back to medieval Christian traditions and an unexpected ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s ...

Life Imitates Art as Pope Francis Fights Pneumonia While 'Conclave' Heads Into Academy Awards VATICAN CITY (AP) — There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when ...