In 1300AD Boniface VIII started a tradition of forgiveness and (possibly) hell-raising that continues this year
On Maundy Thursday - April 7th - 1300, Pope Boniface VIII stood on the balcony of his papal basilica in Rome. Around him, the city flocked with pilgrims, many of whom had come to see the Pope that day and receive his blessing.
Dan Jones
New York Times bestselling historian, broadcaster and author. My books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. My documentaries include the Netflix series Secrets of Great British Castles. I live in the UK.