Why We Say “Holy Toledo!”
Holy Toledo! Do you know the history of this iconic exclamation? Learn the surprising true story behind it now 👉
Did You Know? Why Cardinals Owe Their Name to the Church
Their distinctive, bright red plumage is reminiscent of a cardinal's cassock - it's no coincidence they share a name.
Catholic History: Why Do We Receive Ashes on Wednesday?
"You are dust, and to dust you shall return" - ashes symbolize our mortality and sinfulness. How did the tradition of the imposition of ashes begin?
When Martin Luther Criticized the Radical Heresies of Protestantism
Less than a decade after publishing his infamous 95 Theses, Martin Luther wrote a letter criticizing the radical heresies and sectarianism of Protestantism.
Holy Ring: Could This Be the Actual Wedding Ring of Joseph...
The Santo Anello, Holy Ring, is said to be the wedding ring given to Mary by Joseph.
Did You Know? How Boston Is Secretly Named After a Catholic...
Did you know? One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston has a Catholic secret, owing its namesake to a saint.Did you know? One of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston has a Catholic secret, owing its namesake to a saint.
This One-Word Ancient Prayer Was Spoken in Jesus’ Language
Appearing in the Bible just one time, this simple prayer was spoken in Aramaic is said to be the 'ideal Christian mantra.'
The Story Behind Jesus and Mary With… Devil Horns?
At first glance, this fresco looks like a priest holding Host up to an altar... but look again! Why do Jesus and Mary have devil horns? Learn the story behind the "Miracle of the Host."
Do You Know the Secret Inside the Famous Christ the Redeemer...
Christ the Reedemer overlooking Rio di Janeiro is one of the Seven Wonders of the New World, but few know the secret inside it!
How King John’s Church Toilet Led to Him Signing the Magna...
King John put a toilet in the chapel of his Château Gaillard castle to use during Mass; the toilet chute was later used by the French to breach it's walls.
