When Pope Clement V moved the papal capital from Rome to Avignon in France, his palace needed a steady stream of wine and so the vineyard was planted in Le Barroux. Abandoned for decades ...

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their ...

International Days of Saint Francis de Sales, being held in Rome during the Jubilee of the World of Communication, bring ...

IrishCentral Contributor Joseph Connell traces the role of Capuchin Priests up to and during Ireland's Rebellion of 1916.

This letter was written 96 A.D. in Rome by Pope Clement to restore order to the church ... writes The History of the Church and quotes St. Irenaeus’ list (V, 6). Eusebius also cites 1 Peter ...

The document, known as the Chinon parchment, shows that Pope Clement V found the Templars not guilty of heresy, but guilty of other lesser infractions of Church law which lead him to disband the order ...

He appealed to Pope Clement VII for an annulment to his marriage ... afraid to go against the will of Catherine's nephew Charles V, The Holy Roman Emperor. Although she resisted Henry VIII's ...

Passetto di Borgo, Rome’s historic papal escape route, reopened after years of restoration. Here's how to visit it.

A large number of Templars, probably the majority, signed written confessions admitting everything. Ultimately, the order was dissolved by Pope Clement V. Several hundred of its members were convicted ...

President Donald Trump has received criticism from Pope Francis as the 47th U.S. president is set to unleash his mass deportation plan. The Holy Father weighed in on the anticipated operation ...