This 700-Year Christian Tattoo Shop in Jerusalem Has Been Tattooing Pilgrims...
Pilgrimage tattoos are an ancient tradition for Christians, stemming back hundreds of years to the persecution of Coptic Christians under Islamic rule. While the practice has fallen out of popularity, one tattoo shop in Old Jerusalem has been keeping it alive for over 700 years.
The Miraculous Origins of One of the Most Beautiful Catholic Churches...
The Catholic Church is home to some of humanities utmost achievements in architecture. One of the most renowned for its structural and architectural design is the Las Lajas Sanctuary, a Colombian basilica church known for its miraculous origins.
The Time Jesus Boarded a Spaceship…
Would you believe that Jesus boarded a space ship? The surprising answer is yes: on April 9th, 1994.
When Does Christmas Actually End?
The Christmas season is only just beginning on December 25th. While the most popular carol of all suggests just twelve days, its a topic of hot debate among Catholics. When does Christmas actually end?
Did You Know? Bluetooth Is Named After the First Christian Viking...
Bluetooth is a household name with its iconic logo present on almost every device we own. But have you ever wondered just how Bluetooth got its bizarre name? It turns out we owe the namesake to the first Christian Viking king.
Did You Know? Ladybugs Are Named for the Virgin Mary
Spotting a colorful ladybug is a sure sign that the cold of winter is gone and the warmth of summer has been ushered in. But have you ever wondered just how the tiny beetle got its name? It might surprise you that the ladybug actually takes its name after the Blessed Virgin Mary.
No, the Catholic Church Did Not Help the Nazis.
A pervasive myth often perpetuated is that the Church somehow assisted the Nazi regime during World War II. These claims are borne of revisionist history, and could not be further from the truth. In fact, the Church was one of the strongest opponents to Nazism and racial oppression.
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...
Is Islam A Christian Heresy?
Historical attitudes and beliefs about the religion of Islam are not the same as we know them today. You might be surprised to learn that Medieval Christendom actually condemned Islam as a Christian heresy, a thought still surviving today.
Did You Know One of the Most Popular X-Men Is a...
The X-Men: The Animated Series brought to life the characters from the classic X-Men comic books. One of these characters is the popular mutant superhero Nightcrawler, who many don't know is a pious and devout Catholic.
