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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...
Catholic Apalachee Indians at Mission Concepción de Ayubale Are Attacked: January 25, 1704
This text comes from our book, From Sea to Shining Sea . The Spanish missions in Florida were in peril. Yes, Florida had missions, very...
Sicily Rises up Against King Fernando II to Demand a Constitution: January 12, 1848
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . It was not just the Austrian Italy that suffered from revolution. Sicily...
Russian Workers Form a Religious Procession to Present a Petition to the Tsar: January 9, 1905
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part II . One spark fell in Russia and ignited a grand conflagration. It was just a...
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The Gates of Granada Are Opened to Receive the New Christian Rulers: January 2, 1492
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations, Part I . One of the greatest, most revolutionary changes not only for Europe but for...
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Congress Passes the Embargo Act: December 22, 1807
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise . The federal government of the early 19th century was not powerful nor did it...