When Boniface became pope it was directly after Celestine V resigned because he realized that he unsuitable for the position. It is not confirmed, but there were rumors that Boniface may have played apart in him stepping down. Boniface was not received warmly into his position. The noble Gaetani family was very unhappy with Boniface… Continue reading →
If I were considering living an apostolic life I would want to be influenced by St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis viewed wealth and possessions as hinderances to experiencing the path set before us by Jesus. He believed that what is truly important in life is the status of our hearts and that the best… Continue reading →
The Caroligian Dynasty was formed because of the needs of both the Frankish Kingdom and the Papacy. The church was in great need of defense and lacked the force and power necessary to retrieve lands wrongfully usurped from them. Whereas the Franks were in need of a righteous and divine authority to affirm their validity… Continue reading →
