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Hace 1 día · Sir Thomas More PC (7 February 1478 – 6 July 1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, judge, social philosopher, author, statesman, amateur theologian, and noted Renaissance humanist.
23 de jun. de 2024 · Learn about the life and martyrdom of St. Thomas More, the lawyer, author and statesman who refused to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church in England. Find out how he defended Catholic doctrine, faced imprisonment and execution, and became a saint and a model of Christian witness.
22 de jun. de 2024 · Saint Thomas More’s Story. His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, More steadfastly refused to approve King Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England.
Hace 6 días · Learn how St. Thomas More, a loyal adviser to King Henry VIII, chose to die rather than betray his Catholic faith and the Church. Reflect on his example of courage and fidelity in a world that often rejects the truth.
20 de jun. de 2024 · A brilliant scholar, writer, and politician, St. Thomas More was a fearless defender of truth in an era of corrupt leadership. As we observe his feast on June 22, we invite you to learn five key facts about his life and where you can find him in the Basilica.
Hace 6 días · Saint Thomas More. Feast Day: June 22 – CNA. On June 22, the Catholic Church honors the life and martyrdom of St. Thomas More, the lawyer, author and statesman who lost his life opposing King Henry VIII’s plan to subordinate the Church to the English monarchy.
22 de jun. de 2024 · Saint Thomas More. Sir Thomas More, renowned for his intellect and integrity, was a devout Catholic and an esteemed lawyer. As the Great Chancellor of England, he initially served Henry VIII with distinction. However, More’s moral compass and loyalty to the Catholic Church led him to oppose the King’s divorce and subsequent ...
