Pope Stephen I vs. Novatianism: Early Church Authority (+ 13 more historical events on this day!)

A Daily Dose of History: Events on this Day in History · May 12, 2026 · 9m

A Daily Dose of History (12 May 2026)

Today's historical events:

Pope Stephen I succeeds Pope Lucius I, becoming the 23rd pope of the Catholic Church, and immediately takes a stand against Novatianism.

Zhu Wen forces Emperor Ai into abdicating, ending the Tang dynasty after nearly three hundred years of rule.

Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre in Cyprus; she is crowned Queen consort of England the same day.

Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland, is founded in Kraków.

Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola.

The Prince of Anhua rebellion begins…