The Ancient Papal Tradition of the Golden Rose
For over a millennium, popes have been blessing Golden Roses to give away as a sign of papal affection.
Did You Know? Confession Has Historical Proof (A Lot)
Take a historical dive into the the tradition of the sacrament of penance from the Church Fathers themselves!
Why This Church Combines Gothic Style, Indian Craftsmanship… and a Russian...
How did this Catholic Church end up with Gothic design principles, Indian fine craftmanship, and a Russian dome?
Having a Hard Time Praying? Tips From Pope Francis All Catholics...
Pope Francis shared his ways to overcome the three most common obstacles to prayer.
Is This 16th Century Marian Prophecy About Modern Society Coming True?
Marian apparitions told of a 'spiritual catastrophe' in the Church and in society, beginning 'shortly after the middle of the twentieth century.'
15 Interesting Facts About Pope Benedict XVI You Probably Don’t Know
Can you believe he used to fly his own helicopter from the Vatican to his summer residence? And, 14 other surprising but true facts about Pope Benedict XVI!
When Priests Hid in “Priest Holes” to Avoid Persecution
Under the persecution of Catholics in England, many houses had priest holes built into them to conceal priests during searches.
How a Pope’s Imprisonment Led to There Never Being a Pope...
John XIV's papal reign was recorded twice, both while as pope and while imprisoned by an antipope.
Deliver Me Jesus: 7 Things I’ve Learned From Praying the Litany...
Justin Farr from BlackCatholic explains: gaining humility is a gradual series of skirmishes against the self, and the battle still rages on!
Did You Know? Why the Communion Wafer Was the First Waffle
Strange, but true: crusaders helped invent waffles, which are technically just giant Communion wafers.
