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On this day: Pope Innocent VIII condemns witchcraft with Summis desiderantes affectibus
Summis desiderantes affectibus ("Desiring with supreme ardor") was a papal bull issued by Pope Innocent VIII on December 5, 1484,...
On this day: Adrian IV elected pope, the only Englishman in history
Adrian IV, born Nicholas Breakspear in England, holds the unique distinction of being the only Englishman ever to ascend to...
Saint John Damascene, the Doctor of the Church
Saint John of Damascus was born and raised in Damascus (675 or 676 AD) into a wealthy Arabic family. Both...
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December: For pilgrims of hope’
Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for December, calling on the faithful to pray for a stronger faith to...
St. Francis Xavier, Jesuit, Apostle of the Indies, Patron of the Missions
St. Francis Xavier, one of the founders of the Society of Jesus, is considered the greatest missionary of the Catholic...
Pope Francis to the persecuted faithful in Nicaragua: I am with you
In recent years, the Catholic Church in Nicaragua has faced persecution. Over the past two years, approximately 50 priests have...
On This Day: Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte in the presence of Pope Pius VII
Coronation of Napoleon On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned emperor in the presence of Pope Pius VII....
Pope Francis delivered the Angelus in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, 1 December 2024.
"Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! The Gospel of today’s liturgy (Lk 21:25-28, 34-36), first Sunday of Advent, speaks to...
On This Day: The Historic Meeting Between Pope John Paul II and Mikhail Gorbachev
On December 1, 1989, Pope John Paul II met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at the Vatican, a meeting that...
Saint Charles de Foucauld
Charles de Foucauld was born into a French aristocratic family. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by his...
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From Latin to Vernacular: The Evolution of Liturgical Languages in Catholic Church
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On this day: Pope Innocent VIII condemns witchcraft with Summis desiderantes affectibus
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Summa Theologica – Question 1: The Nature and Extent of Sacred Doctrine
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You want to be a martyr. I will place a martyrdom within your reach
