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Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Chaucer: Letter to Pope About Thomas Becket's Death [Pdf]
This is a one-page PDF of a letter from William, archbishop of Sens, to the Pope, in relation to the death of Thomas Becket.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: An Essay on Man: Moral Essays and Satires by Alexander Pope
The full text of An Essay on Man by Alexander Pope available in multiple formats.
Other
Papal Encyclicals Online: The Function of Art: Pope Pius Xii, 1952
This is an English full-text translation of the papal encyclical issued by Pope Pius XII on April 8, 1952 to a group of Italian artists.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alexander Pope
Explore the world of Alexander Pope through the links found in this informative resource. This site provides links to biographical information and lesson plans for "The Rape of Lock."
Pennsylvania State University
Alexander Pope's Essay on Man [Pdf]
This convenient .pdf file presents the entire text of Pope's defense of deism. There is no commentary offered, however.
Other
Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Alexander Pope
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of the poet Alexander Pope. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Saint Gregory, Pope, Doctor of the Church
A biographical sketch of St. Gregory the Great by St. Bede the Venerable. Details of his life, his career as the Pope, and efforts to convert the English are recorded.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: Pope Leo Ix
This site provides a very brief biography of Pope Leo IX.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Pope Innocent Iii's Summons to a Crusade
The full text of Pope Innocent III's call for yet another crusade. The actual words of the Pope during the year 1215.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Pope?s Literary Consciousness . . .
Good discussion of Pope's life and work. Part of a larger article on Pope from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.
New York Times
New York Times: Interactive: Pope Benedict Xvi
An audio slideshow narrated by NY Times correspondent Laurie Goodstein, in April 2005, about the life of Joseph Ratzinger and how he came to be elected Pope Benedict XVI. Discusses the pope's early life in Germany and how he was shaped...
CommonLit
Common Lit: How an 11 Year Old Boy Invented the Popsicle by Shelby Pope for Npr
A learning module that begins with "How an 11-Year-Old Boy Invented the Popsicle" by Shelby Pope, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Eserver
E Server: Poetry Collection: "An Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope
This is the poem "An Essay on Criticism" by Alexander Pope.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Pope Innocent Iii: Reprimand of Papal Legate
This is a primary source document written by Pope Innocent III to the Papal Legate in response to the conquest of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.
Other
St. Anthony Messenger/almost a Saint: Pope John Xxiii
A long and detailed article from November 1996 discussing Pope John XXIII's life that highlights how his ministry was inspiring.
Pennsylvania State University
Alexander Pope's "Essay on Criticism" [Pdf]
Pope's entire "Essay on Criticism" is available at this site in .pdf format.
Other
Vatican: Pope Paul Vi 1963 1978
A discussion of the life and death of Pope Paul VI that highlights his work on the Humanae Vitae and his public persona.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pope Julius Ii
This biography of Pope Julius II from Wikipedia details his life and his achievements.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: George Pope Morris
This site features the author George Pope Morris including the short story "The Little Frenchman and His Water Lots."
Other
Templar History: Pope Urban Ii (1042 1099)
Templar History briefly explores the life of Pope Urban II, as well as providing several sources for his famous speech, given on November 27, 1095.
Other
One evil.org: 20 Most Evil People of 16th Century: Pope Leo X
This site provides a detailed biography of the infamous Pope Leo X. This man has been accused of making the most damaging statement about Christianity in the history of the Church.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Tomb of Pope Julius Ii by Michelangelo
The Web Gallery of Art contains high-quality images of sculptures from Pope Julius II's tomb by Michelangelo. Each thumbnail image can be enlarged by clicking on it. Includes a link to a biography of Michelangelo.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Alexander Pope
A biography of Pope is interspersed with exerpts from his works. This includes "The Rape of the Lock" and "An Essay on Criticism." Also gives some information on literary theory.