The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops focused on morality in its own campaign to end capital punishment, which was launched in 2005. And from time to time, popes have made special appeals to ...

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated what has been dubbed as the first “green” papal Mass. He used a new set of prayers imploring care ...

Eventually the Apostolic Camera seized the property from the Savelli family due to financial issues, and in 1604 Castel ...

After the whirlwind of his election, Pope Leo XIV has decamped to Castel Gandolfo to escape the heat of Rome and enjoy a summer vacation, like many popes before him.

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The Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through ...

The deafening sound of thousands of men shouting and shrieking. The clash of weapon on weapon and weapon on armor. The ...

Colors in the Middle Ages weren’t just for fashion - they carried deep meaning, status, and symbolism. In this video, we explore what different colors represented, who was allowed to wear them, and ...

How did people survive the summer heat in the Middle Ages without air conditioning or modern comforts? In this video, we ...

What did getting drunk look like in the Middle Ages? In this video, we explore the drinking culture of medieval Europe - from alehouses and mead halls to strange brews and drinking customs. We dive ...

Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the ...

THE PHANTOM TIME HYPOTHESIS According to a German historian, the year is actually 1724. He says our calendar is a lie and a ...