How long did the original Magna Carta stay in effect?
The original Magna Carta lasted only about ten weeks before Pope Innocent III declared it invalid, but later revised versions were reissued and became part of English law.
What is the "Pope's revenge"?
When sunlight hits the ball of Berlin's TV Tower, it reflects in the shape of a cross, which Berliners nicknamed the "Pope's revenge."
What is the Assumption of Mary?
In 1950, Pope Pius XII officially declared the Assumption, the Catholic belief that Mary was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life.
Who was the first pope?
The Catholic Church considers Saint Peter the first pope.
Is Saint Peter buried under St. Peter's Basilica?
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is built over what Catholic tradition holds to be Saint Peter's tomb, and in 1968 Pope Paul VI announced that bones found there were believed to be his.
What is the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker?
Pope Pius XII created the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker on May 1 in 1955.
What was the Year of Saint Joseph?
Pope Francis declared a Year of Saint Joseph from 2020 to 2021.
Which pope first took the name Francis?
Pope Francis was the first pope to take the name Francis, choosing it in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.
When was Mother Teresa made a saint?
Pope Francis canonized Mother Teresa in 2016.
Which pope belongs to Saint Augustine's order?
Pope Leo XIV, elected in 2025, is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.
When did the Catholic Church admit it was wrong about Galileo?
In 1992, Pope John Paul II formally acknowledged that the Church had been wrong in its treatment of Galileo.