Read a biography of this sixteenth century leader of the papacy and find out about the political circumstances behind his election.

Features a profile of the 16th-century pope who was in power when Martin Luther developed his Protestant reforms.

Read the sixteenth century pontiff's Papal Bull in which he condemns Martin Luther for the error of his ways.

Consult a biography of the sixteenth century church leader that illustrates his character and his role as the ruler of the Papal States.