What ceremony did Pope Callixtus III initiate during the siege of Belgrade?
The Angelus noon bell
The Papal blessing
The Vatican anthem
The papal tiara
Answer
Pope Callixtus III initiated the Angelus noon bell during the siege of Belgrade in 1456 to raise spirits and inspire hope. The bell was rung every day at noon to commemorate the Assumption of Mary and to remind people of their faith.
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