The Papacy - History, Power & Influence - Road Scholar

(May 20) - [Open] - The papacy is one of humanity’s oldest and most influential institutions. Over centuries, popes have brokered peace, launched wars, encouraged colonial expansion and at times sought to restrain its excesses, shaping ideas about morality, sexuality and political authority across the Western world. We will explore the history of the papacy and examine several of the most influential figures to occupy the seat of St. Peter.