By T.J. Burdick, Catholic Exchange, Oct. 25, 2022
T.J. Burdick the author of several books and articles on the Catholic faith. He writes and speaks on how to grow in holiness amongst the distractions and difficulties of the current age. …
Oct. 6th, 1571. The Ottoman Turks had already captured the the Island of Cyprus and were quickly advancing toward the rest of Europe. Their fleets had not been defeated in over 100 years of constant battle, their men were of the most experienced sailors in the world, and their artillery was something to be reckoned with.
They were determined to overtake the world and eliminate Christianity in their wake.
The Holy League, made up of Spanish and Italian powers, was running out of time and thus deployed immediately from the shores of Western Europe. They feared they would not be able to arrive in time to block the Ottomans from their deathly procession. …
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