Pope Formosus; Died 04 April 896
Formosus was born in 816 but little is known of his upbringing. He became the Cardinal Bishop of Porto, Italy in 864. Formosus was excommunicated
4 April 2019
MAP#60: Council of Constance: Heretics, Schism and the Teutonic Knights
Six hundred years ago Anti-Pope John XXIII called the Council of Constance. It was an ecumenical council recognized by the Roman Catholic Church and began
26 November 2014
2013 Medieval Year in Review: Podcasts
2013 featured some great podcast episodes. I enjoyed all the episodes but some stood out from the rest. We looked at lost kings, French Princes
31 December 2013
MAP#36 – Popes Behaving Badly
The Pope, the Bishop of Rome, successor of Saint Peter and leader of the Catholic Church. Pious men aspire to the chair and humbly accept
13 May 2013
Papal election Infographic
Wondering how a Pope is elected? What is the papal election, or conclave process? Does black smoke or white smoke mean a pope has been
13 March 2013
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