1098
Council of Bari opens
Pope Urban II convened the Council of Bari to address the Filioque controversy and other issues between the Latin and Greek churches. The council affirmed the Latin position on the procession of the Holy Spirit.
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1239
Pope Gregory IX issues papal bull for the Inquisition
Pope Gregory IX issued a bull that formalized the papal inquisition, entrusting it to the Dominicans and Franciscans. This established a more systematic procedure for combating heresy in medieval Europe.
1539
Publication of the Great Bible begins
The Great Bible, the first authorized English translation of the Bible, began its publication in England. It was largely based on the work of William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale, and was intended for public reading in churches.
1608
Birth of Thomas Fuller
Thomas Fuller, an English churchman and historian, was born. He is known for his witty writings and his work 'The History of the Holy Warre'.
1657
Death of William Harvey
William Harvey, the physician who discovered the circulation of blood, died. He was also a devout Christian and served as physician to King Charles I.
1835
First issue of the 'Catholic Telegraph'
The Catholic Telegraph, one of the oldest Catholic newspapers in the United States, was first published in Cincinnati, Ohio. It served as a voice for the growing Catholic community in the Midwest.
1864
Founding of the Sisters of the Holy Cross
The Sisters of the Holy Cross, a Roman Catholic religious congregation, was formally established in Le Mans, France. It focused on education and care for the poor.
1888
Birth of John R. Mott
John R. Mott, an American Methodist lay leader and evangelist, was born. He was a key figure in the Student Volunteer Movement and the World Council of Churches, and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946.
1916
Birth of Brother Roger Schütz
Brother Roger Schütz, the founder of the Taizé Community, was born in Switzerland. He established the ecumenical monastic community in Taizé, France, which became a center for Christian reconciliation.
1963
Pope John XXIII buried in St. Peter's
Pope John XXIII, who convened the Second Vatican Council, was buried in St. Peter's Basilica. His pontificate marked a turning point in modern Catholic history.
1979
Pope John Paul II visits his native Poland
Pope John Paul II began his first papal visit to Poland, his homeland. His visit inspired the Solidarity movement and is seen as a catalyst for the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.