Friends and foes agree in attributing the schism, at least the immediate schism, to the imprudent zeal, the imperiousness, the ungovernable temper of
Conclave Elects Urban VI
But it was too late; the mob was thundering at the gates, menacing death to the cardinals, if they had not immediately a Roman pontiff.Continuing
Natives Converted to Christ
Today's installment concludes De Soto Discovers The Mississippi,our selection from Ferdinand de Soto by John S. C. Abbott published in 1873.If
Canada in Distress
The state of Canada was deplorable, and the position of its governor as mortifying as it was painful.Our special project presenting the
De Soto Ascends the River
One day the Spaniards, while at work, saw two hundred canoes filled with natives, in one united squadron, descending the river.Continuing De Soto
Christians Grew Stronger
Today's installment concludes Christians Persecuted in Gaul,our selection from History of France by François P. G. Guizot published in 1875.If
Desecrating the Corpses
Still their fury and their cruelty toward the saints were not appeased. They devised another way of raging against them.Continuing Christians
Martyrs Receive Strength From God
As none of the beasts would touch the body of Blandina, she was released from the stake, taken back to prison, and reserved for another
Martyrdoms of Sanctus and Bandina
The first, firm and well prepared, made hearty and solemn confession of their faith. Others, ill prepared and with little firmness, showed that they