Friday, April 1, 2022

Centennial of the Death of Bl Karl

One hundred years ago today, the holy Emperor Karl I of Austria-Hungary (1887-1922), died at only 34 in exile in Madeira. A true royal saint of modern times, he had done his best in his brief reign (1916-18) with the challenging situation he inherited and did everything he could to end the horrors of the Great War and serve his people, but treacherous and ignorant men thwarted and betrayed him. Emperor Bl. Karl, pray for us and for the restoration of the Habsburg Monarchy!




2 comments:

Aaron Traas said...

I'll certainly be praying for his canonization, and for peace in Europe in his name this day.

Unknown said...

We certainly be praying for the restoration of the Habsbourg Monarchy in Austria!