The continued chaos, as well as cardinals’ lengthy negotiations and ongoing external influences, pushed Pope Gregory X to act. In 1274, he instituted the decree “Ubi periculum.” The first words of the ...

Each church is distinct and autonomous, but all share a history and beliefs with the Church of England. The Anglican ...

Bernard, also known as St. Bernard of Menthon, lived from about 1020–1081 in what are now the countries of France, ...

I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So ...

Justin Welby’s predecessors have at times met gruesome fates — being stabbed or burned at the stake — but over 16 centuries ...

Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the process is.

Moonflower Murders will see Lesley Manville return as editor-turned-sleuth Susan Ryeland who is living a peaceful life in Crete with her partner, but is soon disturbed ...

Based on Anthony Horowitz's book, Susan Ryeland (Lesley Manville) is living a very different life in Crete after her office burned down in Magpie Murders.

Eventually, Mongolia did just that in 1241. The papal relationship with the Mongols improved over time, however. Pope Gregory ...

A virtual press conference was held on Friday, 15 November to discuss the Bishops' plenary meeting in Leeds that took place ...

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over his handling of a child sex abuse scandal, sparking speculation over who will ...