One stunning but underrated seaside town, Deal, on the eastern coast of Kent offers breath-taking views of the English ...

The Komnenos Dynasty came from obscure origins to revive the Byzantine Empire after a disastrous period of weak emperors and ...

As pope, Leo XIV has focused clearly on peace policy, swiftly addressing the Ukraine and Gaza wars. He thus joins the ...

Basic information and contact details for the University of Naples Federico II The University of Naples was established in 1224 and it remains one of the world’s oldest universities to be founded by a ...

It is common that upon the death of a Pope, comments arise recalling his pontificate—some positive, others not so much. But ...

Catholics suffer from widespread ignorance of important, historical precedents of both female and lay ecclesial leadership.

Damasus II reigned for 24 days in 1048. Appointed by Holy Roman Emperor Henry III, he died of malaria soon after taking office. Born as Poppo of Bavaria, his papacy was one of the shortest due to ...

Pope St. Stephen II was the first sovereign of the Papal ... Clement’s friend and benefactor, the Holy Roman Emperor Henry III, later had to continue overseeing order in Rome when various ...

A papal conclave, following a strict canonical procedure, takes its natural course after the death of a pope and the election.

This exchange backfired. Gregory VI was soon deposed in December 1046 during a synod led by Holy Roman Emperor Henry III. Clement II, his successor, served briefly before his death in October 1047.

A few others came from inside the Holy Roman Empire but outside the bounds of modern-day Italy. German popes elected from the Empire included Gregory in 996 and Damasus II in 1048. England ...

Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife. With France and the Holy Roman Emperor together threatening to invade England, the marriage will cement an alliance between the ...