1516
Death of Hieronymus Emser
Hieronymus Emser, a German Catholic theologian and a major opponent of Martin Luther, died on March 29, 1516. He was known for his polemical writings against Luther's teachings.
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1662
Founding of the Propagation of the Faith Congregation
On March 29, 1662, Pope Alexander VII established the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, an important organization responsible for coordinating and supporting Catholic missionary activities worldwide.
1834
Death of Saint Ludovico of Casoria
Saint Ludovico of Casoria, an Italian Franciscan friar and founder of the Order of Franciscan Alcantarines, died on March 29, 1834. He was known for his charitable work and dedication to the poor.
1867
Canonization of Saint Gemma Galgani
On March 29, 1867, Pope Pius IX canonized Saint Gemma Galgani, an Italian mystic and stigmatist who lived in the 19th century. She was known for her visions, ecstasies, and the mystical wounds she bore.
1945
Death of Edith Stein (Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross)
Edith Stein, a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Carmelite nun, was killed in the Auschwitz concentration camp on March 29, 1945. She was later canonized as Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.