Pope Francis was number 266 in papal history, having taken on the role in 2013. NFL NBA Latest News. AS USA. ... Honorius II (1124-1130) Innocent II (1130-1143) Celestine II (1143-1144) ...

On the outside, the election of a new Pope is a carefully choreographed ritual steeped in Catholic tradition. On the inside, it's often about politics and personalities.