By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, April 27, 2025The inside of Salisbury Cathedral, an Anglican Cathedral in Salisbury, England. | Courtesy Brad LittlejohnThis week in Christian week: pope excommunicates Venice, Salisbury Cathedral construction begins, Father Francis Duffy bornThroughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.Get Our Latest News for FREESubscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.Some of the events, drawn from over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include Venice being excommunicated, the construction on Salisbury Cathedral, and the birth of Father Francis Duffy.Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook