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On This Day: Pope Alexander II dies in 11th century
Pope Alexander II was the 156th pope, and he held the title from Sept. 30, 1061 until April 21, 1073, serving for 11 years, 203 days until his death.
New papal death ritual established at Pope Francis' request
Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.
Every Pope of Rome in history: how many have there been, who was the first, which countries are they from, and who served the longest?
As mentioned, Pope Francis is number 266, meaning there have been 266 Popes throughout history. Pope Pius IX had the longest ...
15 hidden Yorkshire gems from secret beaches to mesmerising parks
God's Own Country has breathtaking natural features, such as waterfalls and wetlands, that the coach tours don't visit. These ...