Roman Catholic Church
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Saint Joseph’s Day—also known as the Feast or Solemnity of Saint Joseph—is the principal feast in Western Christianity honoring Saint Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and the legal father of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on 19 March. Saint Joseph is one of the most quietly influential figures in Christian tradition. Though he…
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When you think of popes, you wouldn’t believe that a small country like the Netherlands would ever produce a pope, but it did. Pope Adrian VI: The Dutch Reformer of the Papacy Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens, holds the unique distinction of being the only Dutchman to ascend to the papacy. His brief…