How Does the Pope Hire Painters? Well, Can You Draw a...

What's it take to be a painter 👨‍🎨🎨 for the pope? If you can draw a perfect circle (500+ years ago...) you'll be hired by the Church.

The Miraculous History of Our Lady of the Candle

A statue of Our Lady of the Candle in the Philippines was crowned by Pope Saint John Paul II, the first pope ever to do so in Asia.

Happy Chinese New Year! Did You Know the Current Chinese Lunar...

Did you know the Chinese Lunar Calendar still in use today was developed by a Catholic Priest? 🐲🧧👹 Happy Chinese New Year!

Why Mary Is a Mystical Rose

Do you know the history of one of the oldest Marian titles: Rose Mystica, or Mystical Rose? 🌹 🙏

When a Billion People Listened to the Bible Read From Space...

On Christmas Eve in 1968, one in four people on Earth tuned in to listen to the Bible being read - from space.

Do You Know Why Pope Francis Hasn’t Watched TV in Over...

Pope Francis limits himself to reading the newspaper for 10 minutes a day, doesn't surf the web, and hasn't watched TV in over 30 years. Why?

What Rhymes With Christ? Nothing (According to Dante)

Are you an aspiring poet? ✍📜 Be careful... according to Dante, you should only ever rhyme Christ with THIS word. Do you know it?

Do Some Suffer More Than Others? The “Victim Soul”

Are some people chosen by God to suffer more than others? 'Victim souls' generously offer more suffering to God.

Did You Know? SNL’s Famous Matt Foley Character Is Based on...

The real Matt Foley isn't 'living in a van down by the river!' Chris Farley's famous SNL character is actually based on his longtime Catholic priest friend.

Why Medieval Composers Called This Sound ”The Devil in Music”

For hundreds of years after a Benedictine monk invented modern musical notation, the Devil was said to exist in THIS musical tone.