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Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was a 16th-century Italian Capuchin friar, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. Born Giulio Cesare Russo in 1559, he demonstrated extraordinary intellectual gifts from childhood, mastering multiple languages including Hebrew, Greek, Latin, German, French, and Spanish.
Lawrence joined the Capuchin order at age sixteen and became renowned as a powerful preacher and skilled diplomat. His deep knowledge of Hebrew Scripture made him particularly effective in theological debates and in working toward Jewish conversions. He served in various leadership positions within his order, including Minister General of the Capuchins.
One of his most remarkable accomplishments occurred in 1601 when he accompanied Imperial troops as a chaplain during their campaign against the Ottoman Turks in Hungary. According to tradition, he rode into battle holding only a crucifix, inspiring the outnumbered Christian forces to victory at Székesfehérvár.
Lawrence served as a papal diplomat, undertaking sensitive missions for the Holy See across Europe. He founded numerous Capuchin monasteries and worked tirelessly to implement the reforms of the Council of Trent.
He died in Lisbon in 1619 while on a diplomatic mission. Pope John XXIII declared him a Doctor of the Church in 1959, recognizing his theological writings and spiritual wisdom. His feast day is celebrated on July 21.
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#Burnham Set to Become Britain’s First Openly #Roman #Catholic #PrimeMinister
Andy Burnham has spoken of Catholicism as part of his cultural identity rather than as a fervent religious faith.
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Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna is commemorated on July 20. He was a first-century bishop and martyr who is venerated as the first bishop of Ravenna, Italy. According to tradition, Apollinaris was a native of Antioch and a disciple of Saint Peter himself, who consecrated him as bishop and sent him to establish the Church in Ravenna around 48 AD.
Apollinaris faced severe persecution for his missionary work. He performed numerous miracles, including healing the sick and casting out demons, which led to many conversions but also aroused the hostility of pagan authorities. He was repeatedly arrested, tortured, and exiled from the city, yet he persistently returned to continue his ministry to the Christian community.
His martyrdom came after years of suffering for the faith. Following a final period of brutal torture, he died from his wounds around 75 AD. His tomb became an important pilgrimage site, and the magnificent Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe was built near Ravenna in the sixth century to honor him. This basilica, along with Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, features stunning Byzantine mosaics and remains UNESCO World Heritage sites today.
Saint Apollinaris is the patron saint of Ravenna and is also invoked against gout and venereal disease. His steadfast dedication to evangelization despite repeated persecution exemplifies early Christian courage and missionary zeal.
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Saint Macrina the Younger, also known as Macrina of Cappadocia, is commemorated on July 19. Born around 330 AD in Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey), she was the eldest of ten children in an extraordinarily holy family that produced several saints, including her brothers Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory of Nyssa.
After her fiancé died, Macrina chose to remain unmarried and devoted herself to a life of prayer and asceticism. She played a crucial role in her family's spiritual development, particularly influencing her brother Basil's decision to pursue monastic life. Following her father's death, she convinced her mother Emmelia to transform their estate into a monastic community, where they lived alongside their servants as equals in a life of prayer, work, and study.
Macrina became the community's spiritual leader, emphasizing contemplation, manual labor, and care for the poor. Her brother Gregory credited her with being his teacher in philosophy and theology, calling her "the Teacher." She was known for her wisdom, holiness, and miraculous healings.
Macrina died around 379 AD. Gregory of Nyssa wrote a biography and dialogue about her, preserving her memory and theological insights. She represents an important example of women's leadership and intellectual contribution in the early Church.
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Catholic school teacher Charles Afeaki jailed again for serial child sex abuse in Auckland, Whanganui https://www.byteseu.com/2208948/ #Abuse #afeaki #again #auckland #boys #Catholic #charles #child #details #for #in #jailed #NewZealand #School #serial #Sex #sexual #story #teacher #this #warning #whanganui
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Saint Camillus de Lellis is commemorated on July 18. Born in Italy in 1550, Camillus led a turbulent early life as a soldier and compulsive gambler who squandered his inheritance. After losing everything, he worked as a laborer and experienced a profound religious conversion at age 25.
Despite suffering from a chronic leg wound that never healed, Camillus felt called to serve the sick. He became a nurse at San Giacomo Hospital in Rome, where he was appalled by the poor treatment patients received. Determined to reform healthcare, he was ordained a priest in 1584 and founded the Ministers of the Sick (Camillians), a religious order dedicated to caring for the ill with compassion and dignity.
Camillus introduced revolutionary practices in healthcare: he insisted on hygiene, fresh air, and nutritious food for patients. His order served plague victims, cared for soldiers on battlefields, and ministered to those dying alone. The Camillians wore a distinctive red cross on their cassocks, predating the modern Red Cross symbol.
Known for his personal tenderness toward patients, Camillus would often refer to them as his "masters" and served them with heroic charity despite his own painful ailments. He died in 1614 and was canonized in 1746. Pope Leo XIII named him patron saint of the sick, nurses, and hospitals.
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Today the Catholic Church commemorates the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of sixteen nuns who were guillotined in Paris during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror in 1794. These Discalced Carmelite sisters were arrested for their religious vows and refusal to abandon their contemplative life despite the revolutionary government's suppression of religious orders.
The nuns ranged in age from 29 to 78 years old and came from various social backgrounds. When condemned to death for "fanaticism," they maintained remarkable courage and serenity. At their execution on July 17, 1794, they renewed their vows, sang the "Salve Regina" and other hymns, and one by one approached the guillotine. According to witnesses, they went to their deaths with extraordinary composure and dignity, singing until the final moment.
Their martyrdom occurred just ten days before the fall of Robespierre, which effectively ended the Reign of Terror. The sisters' sacrifice became a powerful symbol of faithfulness under persecution. Pope Pius X beatified them in 1906, and their story inspired both historical accounts and artistic works, most notably Georges Bernanos's play "Dialogues of the Carmelites" and Francis Poulenc's acclaimed opera based on it. Their feast day serves as a reminder of religious persecution and the courage of those who maintained their faith despite mortal danger.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated on July 16, commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary's special patronage of the Carmelite Order. This feast day honors a vision that Saint Simon Stock, a Carmelite prior general, reportedly received in 1251 at Cambridge, England. According to tradition, Mary appeared to him holding the brown scapular and promised that those who wore it devoutly would be saved and protected from eternal fire.
The scapular consists of two small pieces of brown cloth connected by strings, worn over the shoulders. It became one of the most popular Catholic devotional objects, symbolizing the wearer's consecration to Mary and their commitment to living a Christian life.
The feast has deep roots in Carmelite history, dating back to the hermits who lived on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land during the 12th and 13th centuries. These early Carmelites built a chapel dedicated to Mary on the mountain, establishing their special devotion to her.
The brown scapular devotion spread rapidly throughout the Catholic world and remains popular today. Pope Pius XII called the scapular "the habit or garment of Mary." The feast emphasizes Mary's maternal protection and her role as a model of prayer and contemplation, virtues central to Carmelite spirituality.
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Lake Effect: A Novel
"A wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades"
Sale: $15 to $3
by Cynthia Sweeney
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,414 Reviews)
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Lake Effect: A Novel
"A wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades"
Sale: $15 to $3
by Cynthia Sweeney
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,414 Reviews)
#books #fiction #sagas #familydrama #women #fiction #booksky #catholic #marriage #desire
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Lake Effect: A Novel
"A wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades"
Sale: $15 to $3
by Cynthia Sweeney
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,414 Reviews)
#books #fiction #sagas #familydrama #women #fiction #booksky #catholic #marriage #desire
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Lake Effect: A Novel
"A wry and tender portrait of two families forever changed by one lovestruck decision that will reverberate for decades"
Sale: $15 to $3
by Cynthia Sweeney
Rating: 4.3/5 (2,414 Reviews)
#books #fiction #sagas #familydrama #women #fiction #booksky #catholic #marriage #desire
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Archbishop announces two key appointments for…
In a pastoral letter sent to clergy of the Archdiocese of Melbourne on 16 July, Archbishop Peter A…
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Taking part in God’s creation: couples gather…
Another couple celebrating on the day was Saby Sebastian and Jinsy Joseph, who this year mark 25 years…
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Saint Bonaventure, also known as the "Seraphic Doctor," is celebrated on July 15. Born Giovanni di Fidanza in Italy around 1221, he became one of the most influential Franciscan theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages.
As a child, Bonaventure was miraculously cured of a serious illness through the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi, which inspired his mother to dedicate him to the Franciscan order. He joined the Franciscans and studied at the University of Paris, where he later became a professor of theology alongside his contemporary, Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Bonaventure served as Minister General of the Franciscan Order during a turbulent period, helping to unite the order and preserve its original spirit while it faced internal divisions. He wrote the official biography of Saint Francis and produced numerous theological and mystical works, including "The Journey of the Mind to God."
In 1273, Pope Gregory X appointed him Cardinal Bishop of Albano. He played a crucial role in organizing the Second Council of Lyon in 1274, which aimed to reunite the Eastern and Western Churches. However, he died during the council at age 53.
Pope Sixtus V declared him a Doctor of the Church in 1588. His feast day was moved to July 15 in the revised Roman Calendar of 1969.
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RE: https://na.social/@CatholicNews/116922356482451873
This one hits me deeply. I'm a #catholic... my grandfather was a #jew... on mastodon I feel this religiosity is such a foreign concept that most people here couldn't even read this essay all the way through without exploding. Maybe I'm not giving the community enough credit?
It's also late and I just came back from losing our #icehockey game. 2-4 after pulling the goalie and attempting to recover in the last two minutes, but giving up an empty-netter instead.
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RE: https://na.social/@CatholicNews/116922356482451873
This one hits me deeply. I'm a #catholic... my grandfather was a #jew... on mastodon I feel this religiosity is such a foreign concept that most people here couldn't even read this essay all the way through without exploding. Maybe I'm not giving the community enough credit?
It's also late and I just came back from losing our #icehockey game. 2-4 after pulling the goalie and attempting to recover in the last two minutes, but giving up an empty-netter instead.
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‘Hunger for genuine charity’: Pope Leo shares…
Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo’s Borgo Laudato si’ trees, Pope…
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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is honored on July 14 in the United States. Born in 1656 in present-day New York, she was a Mohawk-Algonquin woman who became the first Native American saint canonized by the Catholic Church.
Kateri's early life was marked by tragedy. At age four, a smallpox epidemic killed her parents and baby brother, leaving her partially blind and with scarred skin. She was raised by her uncle, a Mohawk chief who opposed Christianity. Despite facing severe persecution from her tribe, Kateri was baptized at age twenty by Jesuit missionaries.
Her conversion brought intense hostility from her community. She endured mockery, threats, and was denied food on Sundays when she refused to work. In 1677, she made a dangerous 200-mile journey to the Catholic mission village of Kahnawake near Montreal, where she could practice her faith freely.
Known for her deep devotion and severe penances, Kateri took a vow of perpetual virginity—highly unusual in her culture where marriage was expected. She dedicated herself to prayer, care for the sick and elderly, and teaching children about Christianity.
Kateri died at age twenty-four in 1680. Witnesses reported that within minutes of her death, her smallpox scars vanished and her face became radiant. She was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.
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Why was his head cut off?
Have you ever heard of such a death before, for this specific reason?
What did he do? He told a king it was not lawful for him to marry his brother's wife.
That was the motive for killing John the Baptist.
In this generation, many filled with hate will want and demand beheading of those with faith in God. Why?
They believe that #gay and #lesbian marriage is unlawful, and outside of God's will.
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Why was his head cut off?
Have you ever heard of such a death before, for this specific reason?
What did he do? He told a king it was not lawful for him to marry his brother's wife.
That was the motive for killing John the Baptist.
In this generation, many filled with hate will want and demand beheading of those with faith in God. Why?
They believe that #gay and #lesbian marriage is unlawful, and outside of God's will.
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Papal nuncio to Great Britain: A visit from Pope Leo is ‘likely’
The pope’s representative in Great Britain is hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will visit England and “awaken the…
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Saint Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, is commemorated on July 13. Born in 973 in Bavaria, Henry became Duke of Bavaria and later Holy Roman Emperor in 1014. He is one of the few monarchs canonized by the Catholic Church.
Henry devoted his reign to strengthening the Church and promoting religious reform. He worked closely with Pope Benedict VIII to combat simony and clerical corruption. A generous benefactor, he founded the Diocese of Bamberg in 1007 and richly endowed it with lands and treasures. He also supported the Benedictine monastery at Cluny and helped spread monastic reform throughout his empire.
Despite his political power, Henry lived a life of personal piety and simplicity. He and his wife, Cunegunde, took private vows of celibacy, though this remains a matter of historical debate. The couple had no children, which some attributed to their vow of chastity.
Henry died in 1024 near Göttingen and was buried in Bamberg Cathedral, which he had founded. He was canonized in 1146 by Pope Eugene III, making him the only Holy Roman Emperor to be declared a saint. His feast day celebrates his unique combination of temporal power and spiritual devotion, demonstrating that holiness can be achieved even in the highest political office.
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Saint John Gualbert is commemorated on July 12. Born into a noble family in Florence around 995, his life took a dramatic turn on Good Friday when he encountered the man who had murdered his brother. Rather than seeking revenge as expected by custom, John chose to forgive his brother's killer after the man threw himself at John's feet and begged for mercy in Christ's name.
This act of forgiveness profoundly affected John, who immediately went to a nearby monastery and decided to become a Benedictine monk. He later founded his own monastic order, the Vallombrosans, at Vallombrosa in Tuscany around 1039. The order emphasized strict observance of the Benedictine Rule, manual labor, and contemplative prayer.
John became known for his zealous reform efforts within the Church, particularly his opposition to simony (the buying and selling of church offices) and clerical corruption. He advocated strongly for clerical celibacy and worked to eliminate the practice of priests purchasing their positions.
He was also noted for introducing lay brothers into monastic life, allowing men who were not priests to participate fully in religious community. John died around 1073 and was canonized by Pope Celestine III in 1193. His story of forgiveness and subsequent dedication to monastic reform made him a significant figure in medieval Church history.
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St. Benedict
Had a nice feast of St. Benedict today. Wore my oblate habit for the first time (new-ish thing at St. Meinrad) with my St. Benedict socks 😂 and MC’d for the vicar general at the parish this evening.
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St. Benedict
Had a nice feast of St. Benedict today. Wore my oblate habit for the first time (new-ish thing at St. Meinrad) with my St. Benedict socks 😂 and MC’d for the vicar general at the parish this evening.
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@Quentin Not only mass, but the entire collection of scriptures and their translation to languages people can actually understand (like English) was actively repressed by the Roman Catholic church.
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@Quentin Not only mass, but the entire collection of scriptures and their translation to languages people can actually understand (like English) was actively repressed by the Roman Catholic church.
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Saint Benedict of Nursia is commemorated on July 11. Born around 480 in Nursia, Italy, Benedict is considered the father of Western monasticism and the patron saint of Europe.
As a young man, Benedict retreated from Roman society to live as a hermit in a cave at Subiaco. His reputation for holiness attracted followers, and he eventually established twelve monasteries. Around 529, he founded the famous monastery at Monte Cassino, which became the model for monastic communities throughout Europe.
Benedict's most significant contribution was writing the Rule of Saint Benedict, a practical guide for monastic life emphasizing prayer, work, study, and community living under the motto "Ora et Labora" (Pray and Work). This Rule became the foundation for Benedictine monasticism and profoundly influenced Western Christianity and European civilization.
The Benedictine monasteries preserved classical learning through the Dark Ages, with monks copying manuscripts and maintaining libraries. They also promoted agriculture, education, and hospitality, establishing schools and caring for travelers and the poor.
Benedict died around 547 at Monte Cassino. His sister, Saint Scholastica, also founded religious communities following his Rule. Pope Paul VI declared him patron of Europe in 1964, recognizing his enormous influence on European culture, education, and spirituality.
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LEGO Debuts Sagrada Familia LEGO Set to Mark Basilica’s Completion and 100 Years Since Gaudi’s Death
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LEGO Debuts Sagrada Familia LEGO Set to Mark Basilica’s Completion and 100 Years Since Gaudi’s Death
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Spirituality & Religious Studies @spiritualityreligiousstudies.wordpress.com@spiritualityreligiousstudies.wordpress.com ·Pope Pius X
Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto. He was the Pope of the Catholic Church from August 4, 1903, until his death on August 20, 1914.
He opposed modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine. He promoted liturgical reforms & Thomist scholastic theology. Thomism is the philosophical & theological school that arose as a legacy of the work & thought of Thomas Aquinas.
He initiated the preparation of the 1917 Code of Canon Law, the 1st comprehensive & systemic work of its kind, which was ultimately announced by his successor. He’s venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
He was born in the Austrian Empire to a poor family. He was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Confidence. His papal encyclical Ad deim illum took on a sense of renewal that was reflected in the motto of his pontificate.
He advanced the Liturgical Movement by formulating the principle of participatio actuosa (active participation of the faithful) in his motu proprio, Tra le sollecitudini (1903). He encouraged the frequent reception of Holy Communion. He lowered the age for First Communion, which would become a lasting innovation of his papacy. It was changed from 12-14 years to around 7 years.
Pius X was known for his firm demeanor & sense of poverty, reflected by his membership in the Third Order of St. Francis. He regularly gave sermons from the pulpit, a rare practice at the time.
After the 1908 Messina earthquake, he filled the Apostolic Palace with refugees, long before the Italian government acted. He rejected any kind of favors for his family, & his close relatives chose to remain in poverty, living near Rome. He also undertook a reform of the Roman Curia with the Apostolic Constitution Sapienti consilio in 1908. An apostolic constitution is the most solemn form of legislation issued by the Pope. It’s 1 of several types of papal bull that can be issued from the Vatican.
After his death, a strong cult of devotion followed, with a reputation for piety & holiness. He was beatified in 1951 & canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. A statue bearing his name stands within St. Peter’s Basilica. His birth town was renamed Riese Pio X after his death. It’s located in northeast Italy in the province of Treviso in the region of Veneto.
He was born in Riese, Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia, Austrian Empire, on June 2, 1835. He was the 2nd born of 10 kids of Giovanni Battista Sarto, the village postman, & Margherita Sanson. He was baptized on June 3, 1835 (1 day old). The most common (modern) age for the 1st baptism in the Catholic Church is between 6 weeks & 6 months old. In the 1800s, Catholics baptized infants within the 1st 24-48 hours.
As Pope, he rejected any kind of favors for his family: his brother stayed a postal clerk, his favorite nephew stayed on as village priest, & his 3 sisters lived together in humble circumstances in Rome.
In 1850, he received the tonsure from his parish priest. The parish priest wrote to the Cardinal of Venice to secure Sartol/Pius a scholarship to the Seminary of Padua, “where he finished his classical, philosophical & theological studies with distinction.”
On September 18, 1858, Pius was ordained a priest by Giovanni Antonio Farina, Bishop of Treviso (later canonized), & became a chaplain at Tombolo. While there, Pius expanded his knowledge of theology, studying Thomas Aquinas & Canon Law, while carrying out most of the functions of the sickly parish priest Constantini. In Tombolo, Pius’ reputation for holiness grew so much that some people called him “Don Sarto.”
After 1880, Pius taught dogmatic theology & moral theology at the seminary in Treviso. On November 10, 1884, he was appointed Bishop of Mantua by Pope Leo XIII. He was consecrated 6 days later in Rome, in the church of Sant’Apollina alle Terme Neroniane-Alessandrini, by Cardinal Lucido Parocchi, assisted by Pietro Rota & by Giovanni Maria Berengo.
He was appointed to the honorary position of assistant at the pontifical throne on June 19, 1891. Pius required papal dispensation from Pope Leo XIII before episcopal consecration, as he lacked a doctorate, making him the last Pope without a doctorate until Pope Francis. An assistant to the pontifical throne was an ecclesiastical title in the Catholic Church. It was designed for prelates belonging to the Papal Chapel, which stood near the throne of the Pope at solemn functions.
Pope Leo XIII made Pius a cardinal of the order of Cardinal priests in a secret priests in a secret meeting (consistory) on June 12, 1893. In a public meeting (consistory) on June 15, 1893, the Pope gave him his cardinal’s red hat (galero), appointed him the titular church of San Bernardo alle Terme, & appointed him Patriarch of Venice.
This created a problem as the reunified Italian government claimed the right to nominate the Patriarch. Since the previous sovereign (the Emperor of Austria) has exercised that power. The poor relations between the Roman Curia & the Italian civil government since the annexation of the Papal States in 1870 placed additional strain on the appointment. Pius was finally allowed to have the patriarchy in 1894. He was formally enthroned on November 24, 1894.
Pope Leo XIII died on July 20, 1903. At the end of the month, the conclave convened to elect his successor. Pius had 0 desire for the papacy. According to historians, the favorite was the pope’s secretary of state, Cardinal Mariano Rampolla. On the 1st ballot, Rampolla received 24 votes, a man named Gotti had 17 votes, & Pius got 5 votes. On the 2nd ballot, Rampolla had gained 5 votes, as did Pius.
The next day, it seemed that Rampolla would be elected. However, the Polish Cardinal Jan Puzyna de Kosielsko from Krakow, in the name of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, proclaimed a veto (jus exclusivae) against Rampolla’s election. Many protested in the conclave. It was even suggested to disregard the veto. Emperor Franz Joseph was also the 1 who triggered the events of WWI.
However, the 3rd vote had already begun. This resulted in no clear winner but increased support for Pius, with 21 votes. The 4th vote showed Rampolla with 30 votes & Pius with 24 votes. The following morning, the 5th vote gave Rampolla 10 votes, Gotti with 2 votes, & Pius with 50 votes. On August 4, 1903, Pius was elected to the pontificate. This marked the last known exercise of a papal veto by a Catholic monarch.
In 1904, Pope Pius X formally abolished the jus exclusivae through the constitution Commissum Nobis. Any monarch or government official who attempts to submit a veto or interfere in a papal election faces automatic excommunication (latae sententiae).
Historically, the “right” was only ever claimed by the monarchs of Spain, France, & Austria. Smaller principalities like Monaco, Liechtenstein, or Luxembourg never held or claimed this privilege. Therefore, King Felipe VI of Spain is the only current monarch whose ancestors historically used the veto. But he has no legal or ecclesiastical right to do so today.
At 1st, Pius declined the nomination, feeling unworthy. With the Cardinals asking him to reconsider, he went into solitude in the Pauline Chapel. After deep prayer, he accepted the position. Cardinal Luigi Macchi announced Pius’ election around 12:10 pm.
He took the papal name of Pius X. This was out of respect for his recent predecessors of the same name, particularly Pope Pius IX (who had fought against theological liberals & for papal supremacy). Pius X’s traditional coronation took place on the following Sunday, August 9, 1903.
Pius X beatified a total of 131 individuals & canonized 4. One of the most famous people he beatified was THE Joan of Arc in 1909. And in 1908, Pope Pius X named John Chrysostom a patron saint of preachers.
In 1913, Pope Pius X suffered a heart attack. In 1914, he fell ill on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (August 15, 1914). He wouldn’t recover. The Pope, shortly after, received the Last Rites & eventually the disease, which he’d been suffering, extended to the bronchial tree, resulting in pneumonia that killed him.
He passed away at 1:20 pm on August 20, 1914. This was on the very day when German forces marched into Brussels. His sister, Anna, was praying at his bedside when Pius X passed away. His last act of life was to kiss the little crucifix that he’d clasped in his hands.
He was buried in a simple & unadorned tomb in the crypt below St. Peter’s Basilica. His body was laid in state on August 21 in red pontifical vestments & then interred following the Requiem Mass, following his coffin lying in state on a large catafalque in the Sistine Chapel. A catafalque is the raised platform that supports the casket, coffin, or body of a dead person.
On May 29, 1944, the body of Pius X was exhumed for inspection as part of the beatification process. During which the remains were found to be miraculously incorrupt. After the examination & the end of the apostolic process towards Pius X’s cause, Pius XII bestowed the title of Venerable Servant of God upon Pius X.
Following this, the process towards beatification began. His beatification took place on June 3, 1951. On May 29, 1954, Pius X was canonized. Pius X became the 1st Pope since Pius V (1712) to be canonized.
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Saint Veronica Giuliani is celebrated on July 10. Born in 1660 in Mercatello, Italy, she was a Capuchin Poor Clare nun known for her profound mystical experiences and devotion to Christ's Passion.
From childhood, Veronica displayed intense religious fervor. At age seventeen, despite her father's opposition, she entered the monastery at Città di Castello. She spent fifty years there, serving as novice mistress for thirty-four years.
Veronica experienced numerous mystical phenomena, including visions, ecstasies, and reportedly received the stigmata—the wounds of Christ—in 1697. Church authorities initially treated her claims with skepticism, subjecting her to various tests and even removing her from her position temporarily. However, her holiness and the authenticity of her experiences eventually gained recognition.
She kept a detailed diary of her spiritual experiences spanning 22,000 pages, providing remarkable insight into mystical theology. Her writings demonstrate deep theological understanding combined with practical wisdom for religious life.
Veronica also served as abbess of her monastery, where she was known for her charity, humility, and administrative skill. She died in 1727 at age sixty-seven. During her autopsy, physicians reportedly found marks on her heart corresponding to instruments of the Passion, which she had described in her visions.
Pope Gregory XVI canonized her in 1839, recognizing her extraordinary sanctity and mystical gifts.
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