Historical Events tagged with "papal"
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Pope Benedict XVI Restores Papal Election Laws
Pope Benedict XVI reinstated traditional laws governing papal elections, reaffirming that a candidate needs a two-thirds majority to be elected as pope. This move aimed to uphold the integrity of the election process within the Catholic Church and to address modern challenges while respecting long-standing traditions.
Continue ReadingPapal Troops Land in Support of Rebels
Over 600 Papal troops arrived in Ireland to aid the Second Desmond Rebellion against English rule. This military assistance was dispatched by Pope Gregory XIII in response to requests for support from Irish leaders. The forces, led by Giovanni Battista de Rinuccini, sought to bolster the numbers of the rebel forces in their struggle to regain autonomy and religious freedom. The landing took place at the southwestern coast, aiming to rally local support against the English crown's control and to arrive during a period of heightened tensions.
Continue ReadingHenry VIII Marries Catherine of Aragon
Henry VIII of England married Catherine of Aragon in a significant ceremony in London. This union was notable as Catherine was previously married to Henry's older brother, Arthur, who died shortly after their marriage. The marriage was deeply rooted in political alliances, as Catherine was the daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, linking England and Spain. The marriage was sanctioned by Pope Julius II, allowing Henry to marry his brother's widow, reflecting the complex nature of marital alliances in European royalty.
Continue ReadingPapal Bull Issued to Reform Cistercian Order
Pope Benedict XII issued the papal bull 'Fulgens sicut stella matutina' to reform the Cistercian Order, a significant ecclesiastical action aimed at addressing issues within the community. The reform was prompted by concerns over the commitment to monastic discipline, emphasizing the need to restore the original austere practices of the Cistercian monks. The papal bull reinforced guidelines for monastic life and the observance of Cistercian rules, which had been increasingly neglected.
Continue ReadingMassacre at Béziers in the Albigensian Crusade
The Massacre at Béziers occurred when Crusader forces besieged the city in response to the growing Cathar movement in southern France. When the city was captured, all inhabitants, regardless of their faith, were killed as a punitive measure against heresy. This brutal act was ordered by Arnaud Amalric, the papal legate leading the crusade, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Cathar faith. The city's fall exemplified the extreme measures taken to suppress heresy.
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