1869
Death of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was an Italian Passionist priest and mystic. He is known for his deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his exemplary life of piety and service.
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1455
Promulgation of the Papal Bull 'Romanus Pontifex'
The Papal Bull 'Romanus Pontifex' was issued by Pope Nicholas V, granting the Portuguese crown the right to acquire territories and subjugate non-Christians, which played a significant role in the European colonization of Africa.
1807
Birth of St. Maria Josepha Rossello
St. Maria Josepha Rossello was an Italian Roman Catholic nun and the founder of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. She dedicated her life to serving the poor and the sick.
1844
Founding of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate was a Roman Catholic religious congregation founded by St. Eugene de Mazenod in France. The congregation focused on preaching missions and serving the poor and marginalized.
1943
Martyrdom of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, was a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and later became a Carmelite nun. She was arrested by the Nazis and died in the Auschwitz concentration camp.