Pope Innocent VIII was the 213th person to hold office. He led the Church for nearly eight years during the war and widespread witchcraft fear. It was a turbulent time for the Italian peninsula, and the Pope’s politically motivated actions only exacerbated the anarchy. His conflicts would not be resolved until long after his death. […]
A hefty number of popes have perished violently over the centuries. The circumstances included beatings by envious husbands, martyrdom, and war. Many other popes have passed away in circumstances that some have interpreted as murder, but there is no concrete proof. But did you know how many popes were violently murdered? The pope’s role was
For Almost 300 Years, 28 of the First 31 Consecutive Popes were Violently Murdered. Read More »
We always hear the phrase Latin is dead. While it is true that Latin is now considered a dead language, it is still used today. But how did knowing Latin help a reporter get the scoop on Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation? Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February 2013. He announced his resignation in Latin. While all the
How Did Latin Help a Reporter Break the Story of Pope Benedict’s Resignation? Read More »
Pope John XII Pope John XII can also refer to Pope John XII of Alexandria. Pope John XII (Latin: Ioannes XII; c. 930/937 – 14 May 964) was head of the Catholic Church from 16 December 955 to his death in 964. He was related to the Counts of Tusculum and a member of the
