In the 13th century, it took almost three years — 1,006 days to be exact — to choose Pope Clement IV's successor, making it the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history.

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In the 13th century, it took almost three years — 1,006 days to be exact — to choose Pope Clement IV's successor, making it the longest conclave in the Catholic Church’s history.

It ended with the election of Gregory X on Sept. 1, 1271. Over the last 100 years, the longest conclave took 14 ballots, lasted five days and produced Pope Pius XI in 1922, the New York Times reports.

As Israel commemorates its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, it is reckoning with the resumption of fighting in Gaza. Now more than 18 months long, it's the longest war Israel has ever waged.

The second-longest war in U.S. history began with dreams of quick victory and ended in catastrophe. Article by James M. Lindsay April 30, 2025 11:10 am (EST) ...