In the Catholic hierarchy a red hat marks out a cardinal. They are the church’s most senior generals, with the red signifying ...

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of religions continues with a video on the Avignon Papacy - the period when the French kings managed to ...

St. Peter’s Basilica, including the Vatican Grottoes, houses the remains of approximately 90 of Rome’s popes. The rest are scattered throughout other places ...

In France, in various Catholic circles, he is called John XXIV for his strong resemblance to Pope Roncalli and his ...

The world's smallest country i.e. Vatican City is the first country in the world where not a single Muslim lives.

A woman unceasingly travels to contend with the inertia of grief, in the latest novel from the author of ‘A Girl Is a ...

European winemakers are losing business even before U.S. President Donald Trump unveils new tariffs. His threat of a 200 per cent markup has scared away U.S. importers.

Outside the court in Avignon, southern France ... take hold of a future in which everybody, women, men, can live together in harmony, in respect and mutual understanding." When asked about ...