The Mysterious Origin of the Prayer to Saint Michael
In one account, he had a vision of demonic forces circling Rome.
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The Mystery of the Astronaut Carved into a 16th C. Cathedral - Solved!
Conspiracy theorists love things like this. The Soviet pilot Yuri Gagarin was the first human being to travel to outer space in April of 1961. So then why is there a figure that clearly looks like an astronaut carved into the stone of a 16th century cathedral? That’s the...
How Nuns Shaped Healthcare in the U.S.: 5 Impressive Facts You Probably Didn't Know
As a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in History, I have specifically researched Catholic nuns and their influence on healthcare and nursing education. I learned that so much in our healthcare system we owe to nuns! Here are the facts I found most impressive: Catholic Nuns in the United...
From Slave to Priest: 1st African-American Priest Could Be Canonized
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The Incredible Story of St. Justin Martyr & Tatian the Heretic
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The Amazing Story Behind Wisconsin's St. Joan of Arc Chapel from France
On Marquette University’s campus in Wisconsin, you’ll find a fairly ordinary looking chapel dedicated to St. Joan of Arc. But looks can be deceiving. This chapel actually has three amazing things about it: First, it contains a stone on which St. Joan of Arc may have personally prayed....