Do Catholics HAVE to Go to Mass Every Week?

“Do I HAVE to go to Mass every Sunday?” Kids say it. Adults say it. Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question too. If so, read on!

This Saint Painter Was Said to Have “A Rare and Perfect...

Pope John Paul II called him the patron of artists 'because of the perfect integrity of his life and the almost divine beauty of the images he painted.'

Did You Know? The First Honorary Degree Was Awarded to a...

Do you know why some people get honorary degrees? It all started with THIS Catholic bishop hundreds of years ago.

The Only Cardinal Ever Martyred

Many cardinals have suffered for their Faith, but only one in the history of the Church was a martyr.

Thank the Sacraments for the First Sign Language School

Wow! Did you know this? The first school using sign language was founded by a Catholic Priest so they could receive the Sacraments!

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!

When the Papal States Were (Briefly) Secular

For a brief time, the Papal States were governed by the secular Roman Republic.

Did You Know? Pope John Paul II Released a Devotional Album...

The album peaked at #175 on the Billboard album chart, going triple platinum in Poland.

Papal-Mâché: When the Pope Was Crowned in Paper

The paper papal tiara was popular for many popes during lengthy ceremonies, due to its superior breathability and lightweight construction.
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What Are the Mysteries of the Rosary?

Are they prayers or a true crime series?