The Church honors Jeanne d’Arc as a virgin martyr and national patroness, whose courage, purity and fortitude continue to ...

She says, “It’s a great way to discover the diversity of Germany … due to all the small shires, duchies and kingdoms ... century C.E. under the Holy Roman Empire. Today, it’s owned by ...

Belgium was once a patchwork of semi-independent duchies, counties, lordships and most puzzling ... The state was a vassal of the Holy Roman Empire and subject to the Pope’s authority in Rome but ...

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

Keep in mind that the Holy Roman Empire doesn't exist during the 867 starting date, and it doesn't always form on its own, so you may need to focus on the Byzantine Empire if this is your approach.

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome ...

As white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, two historic Roman tailoring houses have already prepared custom cassocks for the next pope.

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome ...

Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the first Holy Roman Emperor ... these heretics and communicated with bishops across the Roman Empire to emphasize unity. He also oversaw the ecumenical ...