Tag Archives: Catholic history

Of Popes and Saints

Posted on April 30, 2014 by E. C. Ambrose

This week, in Catholic news, two former popes will be declared saints, after (mostly) passing through the canonization process. I say “mostly” because Pope John XXIII is being hustled through with only a single miracle to his name, when he … Continue reading →

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Papal Resignation: 13th Century Style

Posted on February 12, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

So both of my papers carried stories today about the historic resignation of the Pope. Definitely big news. And both of them referred to the occasion by mentioning the last time a Pope resigned, in 1415–when Pope Gregory XII stepped … Continue reading →

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