The 1775 Burning of San Diego de Alcalá

During the latter half of the 18th century, the Spanish governme...
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The Martyrdom of Salvatore Lilli

Bl. Salvatore Lilli (1853-1895) was a Franciscan priest and mart...
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Roman Frescoes and the English Martyrs

When considering candidates for sainthood, the custom in the Chu...
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The Couriers Henry II Sent After Becket's Killers

The exact culpability of King Henry II in the murder of St. Thom...
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The Public Apostasy of Pope Marcellinus

It is often asserted that the Roman Pontiff loses his office ...
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No Communion in Martyrdom: St. Peter & Meletius

Today it is taken for granted that the Church must find allies w...
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Why Did Pagan Romans Convert?

Secular accounts of the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empi...
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Canonization in the Early Church

The modern method of canonization used by the Magisterium has pr...
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Aaron of Caerleon (3rd century)

St. Aaron of Caerleon is one of only three recorded Christian ma...
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