This week in Christian history: Sistine Chapel ceiling art revealed to public; 'Hacksaw Ridge' debuts

Michelangelo's frescoes in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, one of the attractions in the Vatican Museums.
Michelangelo's frescoes in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, one of the attractions in the Vatican Museums. | Reuters

Christian history is filled with moments that shaped the Church, from milestones and triumphs to tragedies and controversies, as well as the lasting impact of influential believers.

Every week brings anniversaries of events spanning more than 2,000 years, some well-known by most modern-day Christians and others that might have been largely forgotten.

Here are three notable events from this week in Christian history, including the public first seeing the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the death of Albert Carman, and the premiere of “Hacksaw Ridge.”

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