The Fiery Pit of Gehenna That Jesus Warns About Was (And...
Hell is called many names in the Bible - the lake of fire, Hades, Abraham's Bosom, and Gehenna. However, not many people know that not only is Gehenna a place where both body and soul can be destroyed in unquenchable fire, but also a real place in Jerusalem.
Did You Know One of the Most Popular X-Men Is a...
The X-Men: The Animated Series brought to life the characters from the classic X-Men comic books. One of these characters is the popular mutant superhero Nightcrawler, who many don't know is a pious and devout Catholic.
Every Catholic Should Pray This AFTER Eating A Meal…
Almost every Catholic knows the prayer said before meals, grace. However, how many actually know and pray the traditional after meal grace? Next time you sit down and ask for God's blessing before a meal, make sure to give thanks afterwards and pray this prayer.
The Floor of This Italian Church Holds a Cosmic Secret
Situated about two miles east of the Vatican, the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs appears no different than any other impressive church. However, a visitor who steps inside the church at exactly noon will discover that it holds a cosmic secret.
This 700-Year Christian Tattoo Shop in Jerusalem Has Been Tattooing Pilgrims...
Pilgrimage tattoos are an ancient tradition for Christians, stemming back hundreds of years to the persecution of Coptic Christians under Islamic rule. While the practice has fallen out of popularity, one tattoo shop in Old Jerusalem has been keeping it alive for over 700 years.
How the Donated Brains of Nuns Are Helping to Cure Alzheimer’s
The Catholic Church and science have long been married to one another. Its only natural that when researchers were studying Alzheimer's over 30 years ago, Catholic nuns were the first to answer the call for help.
This Italian Church Has the Embalmed Hearts of 22 Popes
As Catholics, we venerate the relics of saints to show reverence for their pious lives. Most people don't know of the centuries old tradition of preserving the hearts of deceased popes as relics, and that one church has over twenty hearts of the pontiffs of years past.
The Secret Deathbed Catholic Conversion of the King of England
Charles II was a beloved king of England, often called the Merry Monarch. Despite his friendly sentiments towards Catholics, his reign saw no end to the penal laws and martyrdom of priests. However, most don't know of his secret deathbed conversion to Catholicism.
How Many Catholic Saints Are There?
As Catholics, we venerate saints to show the proper reverence and respect for the pious lives they led before entering into Heaven. But just how many saints are there? The answer is surprisingly complicated.
The Oldest Known Copy of the Our Father
The Lord's Prayer, also known as the Our Father or the Pater Noster, is one of the oldest Catholic prayers that was given to the faithful by Jesus Christ Himself. 72 years ago, the oldest known written copy of the Our Father was discovered in the sands of Egypt.
