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

Henry was the heir to James VI of Scotland, who became the king of England and Ireland when his son was just nine years old. The young prince was brought up by strict governors to be the perfect ...

the most important bishop in England. In 1170, he was brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. Historians have long debated whether his murder was on the orders of Henry II or if it was a ...

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

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

Henry and his queen Eleanor of Aquitaine were crowned in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 19th December 1154 by Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury. His titles were King of England, Duke of Normandy and ...

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 ...

Henry was William I’s youngest son ... create alliances and gain supporters, he was crowned King of England after the death of William II.