The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion ... In some parts of the Roman Empire, abortion and infanticide were so prevalent that reproduction rates were below the zero ...

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous ... Charles V ruled over the Holy Roman Empire for nearly 40 years, dealing with such challenges as uprisings tied to ...

Secular rulers heavily influenced papal elections for much of the Church’s history. The Holy Roman Empire asserted control in the 9th century. From the 17th century, some Catholic monarchs held ...

This doctrine proposed that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the ... Following the fall of the Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church wielded substantial political power and cultural authority ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church ... over to the Roman soldiers.