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Pope benedict viii (Latin: Benedictus VIII; c. 980 – 9 April 1024) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 18 May 1012 until his death. He was born Theophylact to the noble family of the counts of Tusculum.
Daybreak for July 13, 2024
Saturday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of St. Henry II, 973-1024; born in Hildesheim, Bavaria; became Duke of Bavaria when his father died in 995, and emperor when his cousin Otto III died in 1002; crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Benedict VIII; also miraculously cured by…
St. Henry
Early Life and Nobility
Saint Henry, also known as Henry II, was born on May 6, 972, in Bavaria, Germany. He was the son of Duke Henry II of Bavaria and Gisela of Burgundy. From a young age, Henry was deeply influenced by his devout Christian upbringing, which shaped his strong sense of duty and j…
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Saturday, July 13, 2024
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Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 388
The Saint of the day is Saint Henry
Saint Henry’s Story
As German king and Holy Roman Emperor, Henry was a practical man of affairs. He was …
Bible condemns homosexuality why is it accepted in church
"Bible condemns homosexuality why is it accepted in church and why catholic forbids leaders to marry."
In 1022 Pope Benedict VIII banned marriages and mistresses for priests and in 1139 Pope Innocent II voided all marriages of priests and all new priests had to divorce their wives. This had not…
Abbasid Revolution: Rise to Power (+ 12 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Feb 2025)
Today's historical events:
Abbasid Revolution: The Hashimi rebels under Abu Muslim Khorasani take Merv, capital of the Umayyad province Khorasan, marking the consolidation of the Abbasid revolt.
Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Stra…
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 105
The Saint of the day is Saint Henry
Saint Henry’s Story
As German king and Holy Roman Emperor, Henry was a practical man of affairs. He was energetic in co…
The Great Schism: Catholic vs. Orthodox - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
In this episode, we trace how one global faith became divided between East and West — from the councils of Nicaea, Chalcedon, and Constantinople to the final break in 1054 — and discover what it means to return to the unified, Spirit-led Church Jesus originally envisioned.
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The PursueGOD Truth po…
The Great Schism: Catholic vs. Orthodox
In this episode, we trace how one global faith became divided between East and West — from the councils of Nicaea, Chalcedon, and Constantinople to the final break in 1054 — and discover what it means to return to the unified, Spirit-led Church Jesus originally envisioned.
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The PursueGOD Truth po…
Abbasid Revolution: Rise and Triumph (+ 7 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (14 Feb 2026)
Today's historical events:
Abbasid Revolution: The Hashimi rebels under Abu Muslim Khorasani take Merv, capital of the Umayyad province Khorasan, marking the consolidation of the Abbasid revolt.
Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Stra…
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, July 13, 2026
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Monday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 389
The Saint of the day is Saint Henry
Saint Henry’s Story
As German king and Holy Roman Emperor, Saint Henry was a practical man of affairs. He was energetic in consolidating his …
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