UBC academics study 13th century papal decree

Pope Innocent IV wrote text during conflict between papacy and a Holy Roman Emperor

UBC librarian Ingrid Parent talks with Archbishop Miller after the viewing May 21. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

A document penned during a fiery clash between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor in the 13th century is being studied carefully at UBC. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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