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?

The True Story Behind The Role Of Devil’s Advocate In The...

You probably think of a devil's advocate as someone who takes a position alternative to the norm for the sake of the argument. Most don't know the real history of the phrase and how it had its beginnings in the Catholic Church.

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.

Who Were the First Martyrs to Die in Jesus Christ’s Name?

As Paul the Apostle wrote, "For to you has been granted, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him," we as Catholics are called to suffer for Christ. In their suffering, some have paid the ultimate price. Who were the first martyrs in Jesus' name?
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Did You Know Disney Animated A Beautiful Prayer To Our Lady?

Nearly 77 years ago, the first screening of the Walt Disney feature film Fantasia took place in the Broadway Theatre of New York. Since its opening night, it has gone down as a pinnacle of animation. It's final segment includes a beautiful animated prayer to Our Lady.

The Awesome Reason 35 Craters On The Moon Are Named After...

The impact of the Society of Jesus and the Catholic Church on science can be plainly seen (using a telescope) on the face of the moon and the 35 craters named after Jesuits.

The 2,000 Year Old Olive Trees That Sheltered Jesus Christ

The first edible olive tree was cultivated during the Bronze Age, and has become a cultural and agricultural centerpiece since. During His Agony in the Garden, Jesus came to an olive garden to pray. Could these olive trees that sheltered our Lord still be standing today?

The Lost Prophecy of Father Joseph Ratzinger on the Future of...

Over half a century ago, the world was going through a time of geopolitical turbulence and unrest. In Rome, there were disputes over the second Vatican Council that had recently closed. In 1969, Father Joseph Ratzinger gave his prediction of the future of the Church.

When Mass Was Celebrated in the Dome of the Rock

The Dome of the Rock is one of the world's most well known and oldest displays of Islamic architecture. While today it functions as an Islamic shrine with limited access to non-Muslims, most don't know that long ago the Dome of the Rock used to be a Catholic church.

We All Know Mary Was the Mother of Jesus, But Who...

The most widely known figure of Jesus Christ's earthly family is of course, Mary.However, compared to Mary and Joseph, we know relatively little about Jesus' other earthly family members. Who was the grandmother of Christ, and what do we know about her?