1929
Lateran Treaty Signed
The Lateran Treaty was signed, establishing the Vatican City as an independent state and resolving the long-standing conflict between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy.
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1858
Our Lady of Lourdes Apparition
The first of 18 apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous occurred in Lourdes, France. This event led to the establishment of a major Catholic pilgrimage site.
1570
Pope Pius V Excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I
Pope Pius V issued the papal bull 'Regnans in Excelsis', which excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I of England and declared her to be a heretic, absolving her subjects from allegiance to her.
1997
Beatification of Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor, was beatified by Pope John Paul II, the final step before canonization.
1545
Council of Trent Begins
The Council of Trent, a major 16th-century council of the Catholic Church, began its first session in the city of Trent (now in Italy). It was convened to address the Protestant Reformation and to enact Catholic reforms.