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Unlike Jorge Begoglio, Pope Callixtus III recognized the danger that Islam was to Europe.

Pope Callixtus III, who had been monitoring the battle from Rome, on hearing of the victory, ordered Church bells to be rung every day at noon every weekday in honor — and in thanksgiving — of the victory of Hunyadi and his Christian warriors, who staved off the spread of Islam.

The pope called Hunyadi "the most powerful Athlete of Christ" and the day he learned of the victory his "happiest." He knew that Hunyadi's efforts at Nándorfehérvár stalled the Turks from marching into Vienna and then Rome.

"We lost our old apathy which had been caused by the inaction of the Christian princes," the pope said. "And we gave thanks and honor to God and ordered that all Christendom should pray and rejoice at this great victory ... ."

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[Innovative]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

Very few know that Turks/Muslims attacked Europe and conquered parts of it a few hundred years ago.

Hungarians fought against them.

[Bigg Red]

Wonderful. Thank you for posting this.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

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[Biggirl]

Thank-you and God Bless.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you, Ebb Tide. Vivat Jesu!

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**State Secretary Németh told Church Militant, “The midday bells remind us of the fact that we succeeded in stopping the advancing Ottoman army and protecting Europe.”**

BTTT!

Say the Angelus if ever attacked!