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Episode 1 History: The Poles, Charles V, and the Holy Roman Empire
Brush up on the Pole family, Charles V, the Holy Roman Empire & the history that shaped the events in Episode 1 as seen on ...
Catholic News Agency1d
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
As hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy gathered in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis commended their distinctive ministry of ...
National Catholic Register3d
With Pope Francis Recuperating, How Will the Holy See Handle Upcoming Events?
ANALYSIS: Who will lead the Holy Week liturgies? Will Francis meet in person with King Charles? These are just some of the questions the Vatican must answer in the coming days.
Greek Reporter1d
The Greek Origins of the Fish Symbol, the Secret Code of Early Christians
The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...
What to know about Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s new millennial saint
Carlo Acutis will become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a solemn canonization Mass on April 27 in St.
New A.I. Project Explores Mysteries of Delacroix, Master of Romanticism
Eric and Wendy Schmidt and the Sorbonne will fund a new program to digitize Delacroix’s papers and identify other artists who ...
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
The pope’s embrace of literature and history is a sharp contrast to some of his predecessors, a medievalist explains.
Hallelujah! A day to celebrate the Pope’s release from the hospital — and his beloved gelato
Hallelujah!” That’s what countless Catholics exclaimed as Pope Francis left the hospital after more than a month fighting ...
National Catholic Register5d
Why JRR Tolkien Made March 25 the Day the Ring Was Destroyed
From the Shire to Mount Doom, Frodo’s path was mapped with the Church calendar in mind — a quiet testament to Tolkien’s ...
Catholic News Agency3d
Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi ...
Greek Reporter6d
What Happened to the Remains and Tombs of Roman Emperors?
Most of the Roman Emperors’ remains or ashes have been lost forever. Credit: VincenzoCamuccini, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain Regarding Roman Emperors and their fate, a significant mystery has ...