Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the murder of St Thomas a Becket, Pope Pius XI reaffirming ...

A service will be held in Canterbury Cathedral to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of one of England's most famous ...

The witness of St. Thomas Becket, whose feast day is Dec. 29, underscores the perennial truth that no earthly king reigns ...

He was known as Henry 'Curtmantle' or 'Fitz Empress' when he was young and succeeded King Stephen in October 1154. Archbishop Thomas a Becket disagreed with the King's wishes and a rash phrase spoken ...

Henry was also the younger brother of another king of England, William II, also known as William Rufus. Henry did not have a strong relationship with any of his brothers, and the real challenges ...

Historians have long debated whether his murder was on the orders of Henry II or if it was a terrible ... traitor to the king and the kingdom?” They then murdered Becket, striking him three ...

Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II.

The King, Henry II, and Becket were once very close - Becket had been Henry's chancellor before he was made Archbishop. Henry believed the appointment would allow the crown to gain control over ...

King Henry VI has married Margaret of Anjou. Various members of the British court have their own plans for the future of King Henry VI. Gloucester and his wife, Eleanor, plot for the throne as ...

She encounters her husband, Gloucester, enroute to her banishment. King Henry VI has married Margaret of Anjou. Various members of the British court have their own plans for the future of King ...