They include the death of St. Gregory of Tours, Pope Boniface VIII issuing a papal bull, and the arrest of Bartholomaus Ziegenbalg. Gregory of Tours dies – Nov. 17, 594 This week marks the ...
Pope Boniface VIII called the first Holy Year in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the related ...