The Church of England is weighing plans to exhume and enshrine the head of St. Thomas More , the patron saint of statesmen and politicians, in time for the 500th anniversary of his 1535 martyrdom.

Khaberni -Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII, is the only one in England's history who never married at all. Her last visit to Kenilworth Castle 450 years ago might reveal some threads ...

This sandy beach on England's South Coast is a spectacular spot for swimming, walking, and watersports - and nearby Rye ...

In 1812, U.S. forces led by General Hull invaded Canada (War of 1812). In 1862, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill authorizing the Army Medal of Honor. In 1871, rioting ...

I was beaming with anticipation for the night to come, which was assured to be filled with powerful speeches, dialogue and ...

Henry VIII’s close adviser was resolute in upholding secular and spiritual authorities over individual judgment. When it came ...

The Anglican Communion is attempting to prevent internal divisions over ordination of women and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ ...

For the first time in modern history, the apostolic nuncio to the United Kingdom has celebrated Mass in England’s most ...

To have such a Mass celebrated in the mother church of England was ‘very impressive, very moving. We must pray a lot for the ...

For the first time in nearly five centuries, Buckland Abbey in Devon will resonate once more with the sacred sounds of ...

The Noontime Notions series at the Transylvania County Library continues July 15 with a presentation by Paula Withrow, “Henry and His Wives.” The program will begin at noon in the ...

Once banished by Protestant churches as part of the sweeping changes wrought by the Reformation 500 years ago, indulgences — ...