1562 ⟶ Portuguese Dominicans Begin Christianization in Java

Portuguese Dominican priests build a palm-trunk fortress whi...
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✝️ Jesuit Order Founded

The Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, is founded by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions with the approval of Pope Paul III.⟶
Jesuit Order Founded (1540)
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🙏 Francis Xavier's Missionary Work in the Moluccas

Francis Xavier works among the peoples of Ambon, Ternate and Morotai (Moro) laying the foundations for a permanent mission. (to 1547)⟶
Francis Xavier's Missionary Work in the Moluccas (1546)
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⛪ Portuguese Dominicans Begin Christianization in Java

Portuguese Dominican priests build a palm-trunk fortress which Javanese Muslims burned down the following year. The fort was rebuilt from more durable materials and the Dominicans commenced the Christianisation of the local population.⟶
Portuguese Dominicans Begin Christianization in Java (1562)
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📜 Pope Pius V Excommunicates Elizabeth I

Pope Pius V issues Regnans in Excelsis, a papal bull excommunicating all who obeyed Elizabeth I and calling on all Catholics to rebel against her.⟶
Pope Pius V Excommunicates Elizabeth I (1570)
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⚔️ Pope Pius V Forms Holy League Against Ottoman Turks

Pope Pius V completes the Holy League as a united front against the Ottoman Turks, responding to the fall of Cyprus to the Ottomans.⟶
Pope Pius V Forms Holy League Against Ottoman Turks (1571)
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🗓️ Gregorian Calendar Reforms Introduced

Pope Gregory XIII issues the Gregorian calendar. The last day of the Julian calendar was Thursday, 4 October 1582 and this was followed by the first day of the Gregorian calendar, Friday, 15 October 1582⟶
Gregorian Calendar Reforms Introduced (1582)
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