When it comes to the Catholic Church, the papacy remains one of the oldest continuous institutions in the world. It has seen a long line of leaders guiding the Catholic Church over the centuries.

There have been 266 popes in the history of the Catholic Church, starting with St. Peter in 32 A.D. ... Full Timeline of Catholic Church's Popes. Published Apr 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM EDT ...

On November 21, 2024, another letter was made public, this time “on the renewal of the study of Church history.” In this document, the pope again has formation at heart, especially of new priests and ...