How the Knights of Columbus Had “Under God” Added to the...
Every person in the United States of America has probably recited the Pledge of Allegiance at one point in their lives. However, most of us probably don't know where it came from, or that "under God" wasn't always part of it. How did the Knights of Columbus help have it added?
Is Atheism, Not Religion, Dying Out?
In today's media, we often hear how the Catholic Faith and religion in general across the globe have been declining in recent years as we usher in the age of enlightenment. This couldn't be further from the truth as those new to the Faith are growing rapidly. Is atheism dying out?
Saint Bridget’s Vision of The 5,480 Wounds on Jesus Christ
Saint Bridget of Sweden was born to a wealthy upper class family that afforded her an excellent Catholic education. Starting from a young age, she began to experience mystical visions, her most prominent would come to be the 5480 Wounds of Jesus Christ.
Did Saint Peter Have a Daughter?
Bible passages point to him having a wife & historical texts say he had children. Did Saint Peter have a family?
The Catholic Church In Antarctica Carved Out Of Ice
The Catholic faith knows no bounds and is truly universal. So much so that the southernmost Church in the world is a chapel carved out of ice in Antarctica.
Why Pope Saint John Paul II Chose Cleveland For His First...
Long before rising to the papacy, John Paul II was Cardinal Karol Wojtyła, a prominent rising member of the Church known for being well-traveled. Why did Pope Saint John Paul II choose Cleveland for his first visit to America?
Only 7 Women In The World Are Allowed To Wear White...
In the Catholic Tradition, women wear an all black dress and a mantilla when meeting the pope. Why are only seven women in the world allowed to wear white?
Can’t Live Without Coffee? Thank This Pope.
Coffee is the one of the most consumed drinks in the world, second only to water. If you can't start your day without a morning cup of coffee, thank Pope Clement VIII.
When A Pope’s Corpse Was Put On Trial: The Unbelievable True...
Few institutions other than the Catholic Church are home to some of history's greatest and and most interesting tales. Quite possibly one of the most morbid of these stories from the early Church is the Cadaver Synod, when Pope Formosus was given a posthumous ecclesiastical trial in the Basilica of Saint John Latern resulting in his papacy retroactively declared null.
Peter Was the First Pope, but Who Was the Second Pope?
Every Catholic faithful to the one true Church knows that Saint Peter was the first pope. As we see in Matthew 16:18, Jesus Christ...
