Gossipy read on the Catholic Church

I am looking for a nonfiction account of the Catholic Church, specifically regarding the Popes and Holy See.

However, I’m hoping to find an interesting read that strikes a gossipy and readable tone without sacrificing accuracy – basically like Montfiore’s Romanovs, but papal.

Any recommendations? It doesn’t need to cover the more modern era (JPII and onwards) but I would like to read more about the historical politics and intrigues.