While there were a few Christian martyrs – people killed for their religious beliefs – named Valentine, the day may have taken its name from a priest killed by Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ...

Valentine’s Day has evolved far beyond its origins as a Christian feast day honoring ... This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the power of love ...

North Africa once produced Catholic popes who shaped Church traditions, including Easter Sunday and St Valentine’s Day. Will ...

From naff cards to ostentatious flower bouquets – St Valentine's Day may be cheesy, but there's no doubt many people love it. From its early roots nearly 2,000 years ago, via celebrated poet ...