The troubled 1130 papal election exposes a rift within the College of Cardinals.

1130 papal election

The 1130 papal election was convoked after the death of Pope Honorius II and resulted in a double election. Part of the cardinals, led by Cardinal-Chancellor Aymery de la Châtre, elected Gregorio Papareschi as Pope Innocent II, but the rest of them refused to recognize him and…

College of Cardinals

Body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church

The College of Cardinals, also called the Sacred College of Cardinals, is the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church. As of 8 August 2025, there are 248 cardinals, of whom 130 are eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new pope. Appointed by the pope, cardinals serve…