1893
Birth of St. Dominic Savio
St. Dominic Savio was an Italian Catholic boy who was canonized as a saint in 1954. He was known for his piety and devotion to the Catholic faith from a young age.
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1566
Death of St. Frances of Rome
St. Frances of Rome was a Roman noblewoman who founded the Oblates of Tor de' Specchi, a religious congregation of women. She was known for her charitable works and visions of angels.
1484
Inquisition Established in Spain
The Spanish Inquisition, a powerful institution that sought to enforce Catholic orthodoxy in Spain and its territories, was established by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I.
1962
Second Vatican Council Convened
The Second Vatican Council, a major 21st-century effort to revitalize the Catholic Church, was convened by Pope John XXIII. It resulted in significant changes to Catholic doctrine and practices.
1916
Martyrdom of St. Edith Stein
Edith Stein, a Jewish-born Carmelite nun who converted to Catholicism, was arrested by the Nazis and sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp, where she was killed in the gas chambers.