papacy

The rest of the Argentinian-born Pope's visit, which took place just two years into his papacy, was a success.

There isn’t a set date for the conclave; however, it must be held 15 to 20 days after the sede vacante, a vacancy of the papacy caused by a pope’s death or resignation, is declared.

However, Bergoglio would soon begin a papacy that lasted 12 years.

Throughout his papacy, and long before that, Pope Francis also always remained firm in his own belief that women should not be priests.

Less than nine months after his elevation to the papacy, Time magazine named Francis its Person of the Year.