117
Pope Pius I begins his pontificate
Pius I is traditionally listed as the tenth bishop of Rome, serving until about 140 or 145. He is remembered as a defender of the faith against Gnosticism and is venerated as a saint.
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472
Pope Simplicius consecrated
Simplicius became pope during the decline of the Western Roman Empire. He worked to maintain Church unity amid the political chaos and opposed the Monophysite heresy.
1276
Pope Adrian V elected
Adrian V was elected pope on July 11, 1276, but died just over a month later before being ordained or crowned. His brief reign is noted for his efforts to reform the conclave process.
1346
Charles IV elected King of the Romans
Charles IV, a devout Catholic, was elected King of the Romans (Holy Roman Emperor-elect) on this date. He later founded the University of Prague and supported the Church.
1406
Pope Innocent VII dies
Innocent VII died on July 11, 1406, during the Western Schism. His pontificate was marked by efforts to restore papal authority in Rome amidst political turmoil.
1533
Pope Clement VII excommunicates King Henry VIII
On this date, Pope Clement VII issued a bull of excommunication against Henry VIII, following the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his marriage to Anne Boleyn. This deepened the break between England and Rome.
1576
Humphrey Gifford's Catholic hymn book published
English Catholic exile Humphrey Gifford published 'A Posie of Gilloflowers' in 1580, but on this date in 1576 he was ordained priest. His works contributed to Catholic devotional literature during the Reformation.
1738
John Wesley's Aldersgate experience
On the evening of May 24, 1738, John Wesley felt his heart 'strangely warmed' at a Moravian meeting on Aldersgate Street, but on July 11, 1738, he preached his first sermon at St. Mary's Oxford, solidifying his evangelical mission.
1859
First edition of Charles Spurgeon's 'The Treasury of David' published
The first volume of Charles Spurgeon's monumental commentary on the Psalms was published on this date. It became a classic devotional resource for pastors and laypeople.
1887
First issue of 'The Christian Science Journal' published
The Christian Science Journal, founded by Mary Baker Eddy, published its first issue on this date. It became a key periodical for the Christian Science movement.
1913
First issue of 'The Catholic Worker' movement precursor
Although the Catholic Worker newspaper began in 1933, on July 11, 1913, Dorothy Day was baptized in the Episcopal Church. She later converted to Catholicism and co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement.
1955
First ordination of women in the Church of Sweden
On July 11, 1955, the Church of Sweden ordained its first three women priests, a landmark in the movement for women's ordination in Lutheran churches.