The king’s failed invasion of France and the barons subsequent occupation of London in 1215 are detailed, along with John’s desperate concession to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede.

It is often said that King John 'signed' the Magna Carta, but according to the modern definition of the word ‘sign’, writing one’s name or signature, technically he did not. Instead ...

Pope Francis, in a letter to U.S. bishops this past week, cited a 1952 document issued by Pope Pius XII, saying it “is considered the ‘Magna Carta’ of the Church’s thinking on migration.” ...