Today in News History
On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 437, Emperor Valentinian III begins his reign over the Western Roman Empire. His mother Galla Placidia ends her regency, but continues to exercise political influence at the court in Rome. In 862, Swithun, English bishop and saint (born 789) passed away. In 1489, Thomas Cranmer, English archbishop, theologian, and saint (died 1556) was born. In 1494, The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain. In 1500, Federico Cesi (cardinal), Italian cardinal (died 1565) was born. In 1667, Pietro Ottoboni, Italian cardinal and art collector (died 1740) was born. In 1900, Jean Sibelius' Finlandia receives its première performance in Helsinki with the Helsinki Philharmonic Society conducted by Robert Kajanus. In 1960, Maria Lourdes Sereno, Filipino lawyer and jurist, 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines was born. In 1988, Marcel Lefebvre and the four bishops he consecrated were excommunicated by the Holy See. In 2013, Anthony G. Bosco, American bishop (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops
The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
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