Thank Medieval Catholic Monks for Today’s White Bread!

Would you eat bread made out of acorns and chestnuts?! If that doesn't sound appetizing, you should thank Medieval Catholic monks and the Eucharist for the popularity of white bread today!

Padre Pio Said God Must Answer THIS Kind of Prayer!

"Pray, hope, and don't worry." Learn the special type of prayer Padre Pio said God is obliged to answer!

Thank the Hair of Medieval Monks for Surgeons

Believe it or not, the history of surgeons begins with the unique hairstyle of Catholic monks. Learn the story behind it!

How the Real Exorcism That Inspired Hit-Film “The Exorcist” Led to...

Yes, you read that right. The real-life exorcism that inspired iconic supernatural horror film "The Exorcist" led to the moon landings 👨‍🚀🌑. Click to learn the true story behind it!

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."

Thank the Church for Conductors

🎻🎺How did the conductor and their iconic baton come to be? Learn their Catholic origin! 🎷🎼

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves. Or Does He?

You've probably heard the popular motto "God helps those who help themselves" before... But is the phrase even in the Bible? Click to find out!

Do You HAVE to Go to Mass Every Week?

Do Catholics HAVE to go to ⛪ Mass every week? The short answer is yes. But there’s way more to it than that!

When a Catholic Priest Invented the Bulletproof Vest

Countless lives have been saved thanks in part to Father Casimir Zeglen, the inventor of the silk bulletproof vest.

Inside The Bizarre Catholic Secret Society: ”Order of the Pug”

What was the "Order of the Pug" exactly? A Catholic secret society once tried to skirt papal law, and new members had to wear dog collars, bark, and kiss a Pug's behind during their initiation ritual.