The Catholic Church Made of 70,000 Skeletons
The Catholic Church is home to some of the world's greatest architectural achievements ever produced. Naturally, there have been some more eccentric designs over time. No church is more unique than the Sedlec Ossuary, a church made with the bones of 70,000 skeletons.
The Reason Vatican City Has the Highest “Crime Rate” in the...
Vatican City, formally known as the Vatican City State, is the country located in the city of Rome. How can the tiniest nation in the world, holding sites of immense religious value such as the Saint Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, have the highest crime rate in the world?
Why Is There an Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in the Middle of...
Standing all throughout the Vatican are ancient Egyptian obelisks, some towering almost a hundred feet tall. The most prominent obelisk is the Vaticano in the center of Saint Peter's Square. Who built it, and why is it directly in the middle of Saint Peter's Square?
The Saint Who Was Addicted to Drugs for 30 Years
For thirty years Saint Mark Ji Tianxiang was addicted to opium. He prayed that he may die a martyr as he couldn't see any other way out of his addiction.
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?
