When The President Was Sworn In On A Roman Missal, Not...
Most presidents opted for the Bible - do you know when a Roman Catholic Missal was sworn upon?
The Unexpected Reason Why 13 White Geese Live In The Barcelona...
Learn why the secluded Gothic cloister inside the Barcelona Cathedral is home to 13 white geese.
Did You Know? The Reason Why Nurses Are Sometimes Called ‘Sisters’
The Catholic Church invented hospitals - and nurses, too.
Meet the Patron Saint for ‘Those Seeking Racial Harmony’
Martin de Porres fought against racial prejudices in Peru, taking vows as a Dominican brother even when it was illegal for descendants of Africans to do so.
Pictures: Raphael’s Long-Lost Last Paintings Before His Sudden Death Revealed
The Vatican Museums unveiled their restoration of Raphael's paintings in the Hall of Constantine, the High Renaissance artist's last work before his death.
Did You Know? Why da Vinci’s Famous Painting of the Last...
Surely there must be a good reason why a masterpiece of famous Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci is missing a large section of paint at its bottom, right?
Did You Know? What ‘Latinization’ of the East Is (& Why...
In his series on the Eastern Catholic Church, 'canonical convert' Phillip Rolfes speaks on 'Latinization,' replacing Eastern practices with Latin practices.
Did You Know? How Saint Patrick’s Day Came to Be Associated...
Pious Catholic tradition tells of Saint Patrick exorcising a barkeep's cellar and declaring whiskey the drink of his feast day.
What Did The Saints Give Up For Lent?
It’s that time of year when all Catholics start to think about what they will give up for Lent. Many will choose chocolate or social media or alcohol.
Did You Know? Pope Francis Released a Progressive Rock Album You...
"Wake Up!" by Pope Francis sets papal speeches and prayers to pop, rock, and classical music.
