Pope Leo XIII’s first encyclical is hardly the most interesting document but it does show the circumstances at the time.

Pope Pius IX (b. 13 May 1792 – d. 7 February 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, began his pontificate on 16 June 1846. On 9...

Revenge drama with somewhat simple plot and characters. Nothing great but it is sufficiently captivating to keep one watching to the end.

Intriguing coming-of-age supernatural-fantasy mystery involving humans with telekinesis set in an idyllic village. Highly recommended.

Pope Gregory XVI’s encyclical on religious indifferentism, liberty of conscience and revolutionary sentiments.

Pope Pius VIII’s encyclical on religious indifferentism, unauthorized translations of Scripture and secret societies.

Pope Leo XII warns of secret societies, their promotion of liberalism, the infiltration into educational institutions and revolution.