A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the hammer ...

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A hand-written letter penned by Napoleon in which he falsely denies involvement in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is ...

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The Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis's death after almost 12 years of service. Saint Peter is historically known as the ...

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