What Happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
The central focus of the Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the physical representation of God's covenant with the children of Israel. What happened to the Ark of the Covenant, and where is it today?
Why Is the Pope Called “the Pope”?
When a man has been elected to the papacy, he chooses a papal name and is bestowed with eight official titles. It might surprise you that of those eight titles, pope is not one of them. So then, why do we call the pope "the pope?"
This Beautiful and Mysterious Hill Is Home to over 200,000 Crosses...
If you travel around seven and half miles north of the city of Šiauliai in northern Lithuania, you will come upon a rather peculiar hill - one adorned in over 200,000 crosses and crucifixes.
Are These The Actual Footprints of Jesus Christ?
The most well known of relics of Jesus include the Shroud of Turin, the True Cross, and the Holy Robe. However, one obscure and little-known relic you might not have heard of is purported to have the actual footprints of Jesus.
Enjoy Scotch Whisky? Thank the Catholic Monk Who Invented It
Our Church's good relationship with alcohol has produced some of the world's best wines, spirits, and brews, particularly arising from the Catholic monastic tradition. One sublime invention arising from monasticism is Scotch Whisky, and if you ever enjoyed the drink - you have a Catholic monk to thank for it.
Is the Pope Never Wrong? Papal Infallibility Explained
Papal infallibility is often confused to mean the pope is never wrong, or even that the pope is incapable of sin. However, even the Vicar of Christ is just a man and capable of being wrong and sinning just like anyone else. If that's the case, what exactly is papal infallibility?
Unicorns in the Bible? Why the Mythical Creature Is Mentioned In...
The unicorn: a mythical animal known since antiquity as a beast with a single spiraled white horn projecting from its forehead. A creature commonplace in folktales, legends, and children's stories, so why does the Holy Bible mention it a total of five times? The answer might surprise you...
Lent Lasts for 40 Days… Have You Ever Wondered Why?
The observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, where we are literally marked with a symbol of penitence, culminating six weeks later in the celebration of our Lord's Resurrection. But have you ever wondered why there are exactly forty days to Lent?
The Miraculous Grotto Where Mary Breastfed Jesus
When the Holy Family fled Egypt from Herod's soldiers, they rested in a grotto near Bethlehem before continuing on their journey. Tradition says when Mary nursed the Baby Jesus, a single drop of milk fell on the ground, miraculously turning the entire cave a pure white.
The Only Man That Was the Pope More Than Once
Becoming pope is literally a once in a life time honor. So much so that old Church traditions would have the pontiff-elect refuse the office twice to show proper reverence before finally accepting. Would you believe a man was pope not only once or twice, but three times?
