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On This Day: Pope Benedict XIV, previously known as Prospero Lambertini, succeeds Clement XII... (1740)
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On August 17, 1740: Pope Benedict XIV, previously known as Prospero Lambertini, succeeds Clement XII as the 247th Pope.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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