Catholicism

Learn about Catholic beliefs, Scripture, sacraments, Church history, papal leadership, worship, saints, religious orders, holy days, and global traditions.

Pope Pius XIII

Pope Pius XIII

Discover the story behind Pope Pius XIII — a self-proclaimed pope whose devotion to tradition sparked reflection within Catholicism.

Pope Pius IV

Pope Pius IV

Pope Pius IV (1559-1565) was born as Giovanni Angelo Medici. He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1559 to 1565.