Docendo Discimus
On February 13, 1633, Galileo Galilei, the venerable Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, arrived in Rome to stand trial before the Roman Inquisition. This event marked a pivotal moment in the history of science, the Roman Catholic Church, and the intersection of faith and empirical evidence. The trial of Galileo remains one of the most... Continue Reading →
The Seventeenth Council of Toledo convened on November 9, 694, under the Visigothic King Egica. It was Egica's third council, and like the Sixteenth, it was primarily directed against the Jews, reflecting Egica's profound mistrust and dislike for them. Egica opened the council by claiming that Iberian Jews were conspiring with their overseas counterparts to... Continue Reading →
The mid-20th century was a time of global upheaval and rapid change. From the ravages of two world wars to the fast-paced advances in technology and shifts in societal norms, the Catholic Church, like other institutions, felt the pressure to address its place in this changing world. In response to these challenges and to foster... Continue Reading →
The central issue that strained the relationship between Henry and Pope Clement VII was Henry's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Henry and Catherine were married for over 20 years, but their union had not produced a male heir that survived infancy. This left Henry anxious about the Tudor dynasty's continuation. Henry... Continue Reading →
Once titled "defender" of the Catholic church, Henry's personal circumstances would drive him to break his Catholic ties and found the Church of England. Source: How Henry VIII’s Divorce Led to Reformation and the Church of England - HISTORY When Martin Luther issued grievances about the Catholic Church in 1517, King Henry VIII took it upon himself... Continue Reading →
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