This week in Christian history: Papal election secret ballot instituted, Ulf Ekman converts to Catholicism, Balthasar Hubmaier martyred

By The Christian Post | Created at 2025-03-09 13:52:33 | Updated at 2025-03-10 02:18:21 12 hours ago

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, March 09, 2025Twitter

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Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.

Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.

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The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include Ulf Ekman converting to Catholicism, the martyrdom of Balthasar Hubmaier, and the establishment of secret ballots for papal elections.

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