The forged document was used as leverage to try to expand papal control throughout the Italian peninsula.
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One particularly good example of ‘damnatio memoriae’ involves Crispus, the first son of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Here’s how he became Crispus the Cancelled.
Relics often provided a way to bring more pilgrims into a church – and therefore, more offerings.
Millions step into cathedrals and chapels on a regular basis. The history of these places of worship offers important insights into Christianity.
Coronavirus is causing religious communities to rethink ways of expressing their faith. In the spirit of finding innovative ways to continue rituals, the pilgrimage to Lourdes was conducted online.
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