Middle Ages

This week in Christian history: Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom

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By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, May 12, 2024 The Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom, a civil rights gathering held in Washington, D.C., in 1957 and had approximately 25,000 attendees. | Screengrab: YouTube/Public Domain Archive Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of … Read more

World’s most violent sport? Italy’s brutal 54-man game of football – the Calcio Storico Fiorentino

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But rather than ancient Rome, this is present-day Florence, and the day is June 24, a public holiday honouring the Italian city’s patron saint, San Giovanni. A parade precedes the annual event. Photo: John Brunton Any tourist planning to visit the otherwise romantic Piazza di Santa Croce on this day should be prepared for surprises. … Read more