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July 26 Padre Pio

Today in 1919, Dr Amico Bignami conducted an investigation into the strange wounds that had appeared on the body of Francesco Forgione, a...

Jul 22, 20215 min read

July 22 Mary Magdalene

Today in 2016 Pope Francis passed a decree declaring a major feast day in honour of Mary Magdalene to be celebrated annually on July...

Jun 21, 20213 min read

June 19 Acton - Power Corrupts, Absolute Power corrupts absolutely

Today in 1902 Lord Acton died. John Acton was the English Catholic historian, died in Bavaria, Germany. Now famous for his saying...

Apr 13, 20213 min read

Apr 12 Saint Giuseppi Moscati - Pioneer of Diabetes

The first modern doctor to be declared a saint died today in 1927. Giuseppe Moscati was a medical practitioner, scientific researcher...

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