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St. Thomas Aquinas, Angelic Doctor of the Church, Dies: March 7, 1274
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . “He will enter the Order of Friars Preachers and so great will be his...
Santa Anna’s Army Lays Siege to the Alamo: February 23, 1836
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise . In his latest transformation—into a conservative dictator—Santa Anna had...
Congress Invites the States to Send Delegates to a Convention in Philadelphia: February 21, 1787
This text comes from our book, The American Venture . It was not long before the Articles of Confederation began to show their weaknesses...
Napoleon Writes a Letter to the Pope Claiming Rome Belongs to Him: February 13, 1806
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . Pope Pius VII’s good relations with Napoleon did not last long after the...
Pope Pius IX Says Catholics Can Freely Disobey the May Laws: February 5, 1875
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . It was perhaps the final insult for Bismarck. In May 1872, he had chosen...
Pope Pius IV Issues “Benedictus Deus,” Approving the Acts of the Council of Trent: January 26, 1564
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . Great hopes were held for the Council of Trent, but the fulfillment of...