The Borgias became prominent in both ecclesiastical and political affairs, producing two popes: Alfons de Borja, who ruled as ...

Hippolytus was slain in Sardinia where he had been exiled for being elected as an antipope, the first in the history of the Church. He was reconciled to the Church before his martyrdom.

It is common that upon the death of a Pope, comments arise recalling his pontificate—some positive, others not so much. But ...