Articles related to "Pope"



95 Thesis
The 95 Thesis that Luther posted, translated into English.
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Pope Clement XI: Leading Catholicism 1700-1721
A short biographical article of the first pope of the 18th century. A brilliant man, Pope Clement XI was first a scholar and administrator before being drafted into service at the Vatican. He brought the Church into the 18th century, guiding Her through controversies and making changes that still effect us all.
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Pope's Baptism of Muslim Misleads
7 people were baptized by the Pope, but only the so-called Muslim was named. Are the other 6 less important? Why not headline the priests that convert to Islam as well?
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"When I Can"
This artist once wrote "My beard points to heaven. . . my paintbrush all the day does drop a rich mosaic on my face." What was he talking about?
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Catherine of Aragon, Part II
Henry VIII seeks military glory, fathers a princess, and becomes disillusioned with his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
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News and Notes
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part II
Henry VIII's struggle with the Pope -- and all of Christendom -- to win release from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, so that he might wed the capricious and spellbinding Anne Boleyn.
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part III
The court of the Papal Legates in England accomplishes nothing, and Henry takes matters into his own hands.
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Augustine of Kent
Augustine of Kent or Canterbury brought a lasting Christianity to the island of Britain.
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Doctrine of Discovery: History
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called for Pope Benedict XVI to revoke the 15th century papal bulls collectively known as the Doctrine of Discovery.
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Catherine of Aragon, Part III
The painful end of the marriage between Catherine and Henry -- and of Catherine herself.
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The Swiss Guard Guardia Svizzera
The elite bodyguards of the Pope are the last of the old-school mercenaries and have been the army of the Vatican for the past 500 years
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Patron Saints for Back-to-School
Four patron saints for education. For students: St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Thomas Aquinas. For techers: Pope St. Gregory I (The Great) and St. John the Baptist de la Salle
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Two Families of the Renaissance
They were two of the most powerful families of the Renaissance. Yet each is remembered for very different reasons. Come meet the Medici and Borgia families.
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Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
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God or Science, We Can Choose Both
The current debate between religion and science requires readers to pick a side, but why should they?
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Lucrezia Borgia: Myth Or Truth?
A look at the legend and elusive truth surrounding the life and times of one of the most colorful women of the Italian Renaissance.
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St Peter's Square Rome
The Vatican residence of Pope Benedict XVI, in St Peter's Square Rome, is home to works from Bernini, a master of Roman Baroque art and Michelangelo a Renaissance genius.
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part One
First of a series of articles tracking the mercurial royal career of Henry VIII's second and most controversial wife, Anne Boleyn. This portion follows Anne's career from royal mistress to Henry's initial petition for divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Included are background sketches of Henry's marriage to Catherine, and the political and religious atmosphere of the time.
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The Berthold Missal (c.1215 -1217)

OF COUNTRIES AND CITIES (From Luther's "Table Talks")
Some qoutes from Luther's <I>Table Talks</I> regarding the country and city. Have a Happy July 4th.! Of course, this is a holiday in the United States, but anyone outside the US can reference these quotes for their own nation's holidays.
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Medieval Mystery and Miracle Plays
Medieval mystery and miracle plays began as serious church performances and developed into colorful and theatrical spectacles involving the whole community.
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OnDVD: POPULAR - TV Series
Socio-politics and power struggles between the 'Popular' crowd and the 'Alternative' crowd go awry at Kennedy High in 2 DVD box sets of WB's teen TV Series POPULAR
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The Colosseum's History
The Colosseum has been part of the landscape of Rome for nearly 2000 years. Its history reflects the fortunes of the empire that constructed it.
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The Knights Templar
The Templars were famous long before Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" cast them as goddess-worshipping protectors of the secret of the Grail. But who were they?
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Franciscans, Dominicans and their Art: Part I, Comparing the Spirit of the Orders
Franciscan, Dominican, Art Medieval, Catholic, Iconography, Symbolism, Cult
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18th CENTURY MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Museums that are responsible for collections of 18th century artifacts or existed themselves since the 18th century.
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Burning Wyclif by Thom Satterlee
Thom Satterlee's linking narrative Burning Wyclif won the 2006 Walt McDonald First Book prize, and is probably the best book to come out this year.
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MAD Magazine's 45 Anniversary
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Raphael - High Renaissance Painter
Brief biography of Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), youngest of the other High Renaissance artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.
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The Counter Reformation
In an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism, the Catholic church introduced sweeping reforms to its internal order, a period of time known as the Counter Refomation.
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Young George Washington
George Washington, first American President: Early life in Virginia on Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers. Great-grandfather known by Indians as Destroyer of Villages.
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Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
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MTV Germany to air Popetown
MTV Germany to air entire series after Catholic injunction fails
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Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic "picture" with symbols. The crown of thorns around the Heart of Jesus means that our sins hurt Him; the wound is made by His enemies; the flames are His burning love for us; and the cross is our redemption. This article is about the history of this devotion.
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DC - Future Comics - NEW!
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The Book of Common Prayer - Part III
In this article we take a look at the liturgies of the seven Sacraments: Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Marriage, Unction, and Ordination.
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The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part IV
Despite the opposition of the English people, Anne Boleyn at last becomes queen. Henry is finally satisfied -- or is he?
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The Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon comes to England to marry Arthur, Prince of Wales -- but fate intervenes...
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1870: Italian States Unify
Italy unified under the leadership of several men: Giuseppe Mazzini, Camillo di Cavour, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel. The forty year process ended in 1870.
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Francis Bacon
Article on English artist Francis Bacon
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Gatecrashers
Have you ever considered inviting superpowers to your wedding? What if they came anyway?
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House Record Review by D.J. Rene Hewitt (The Warehouse)
Well here they are! Some of the most talked about and up-to-the-minute House Records released. I must say I highly recommend these releases.
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Jefferson: Reader and Surveyor
Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, studied at William and Mary College prior to surveying the Virginia and North Carolina boundary.
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Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
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Popetown injunction fails
Bavarian bishops fail to stop MTV Germany from airing satirical program.
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Sandro Botticelli
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
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Catholic Fathers on the WWW
Web sites for and by Catholic fathers, a prayer, a story and poem.
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Orthodox Christian Church and Ecumenism
Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church - Definitions, practice, and policies.
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The Virtue of Justice
Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center
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