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.
The Holy Tablecloth: Could It Be the Same One Used at...
According to the tradition, it is 'the tablecloth used at the Last Supper before the Passion of Jesus Christ, the inception of the Church and the Institution of the Mass.'
