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The Russian prince who became an American missionary

The Russian prince who became an American missionary

Meet Fr. Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, the “Apostle of the Alleghenies.”

What is the meaning of the colors of the Swiss Guards’ uniform?

What is the meaning of the colors of the Swiss Guards’ uniform?

The vivid shades of this unmistakable uniform are more than just a fun design.

What is the origin of the famous “Madonna of the Streets” painting?

What is the origin of the famous “Madonna of the Streets” painting?

A young Italian girl and her baby brother provided the inspiration for this timeless image.

Why is the sanctuary hidden in Eastern churches?

Why is the sanctuary hidden in Eastern churches?

The “iconostasis” is a central feature of Eastern churches. But what does it symbolize?

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Where is the largest stained-glass church window in the world?

Where is the largest stained-glass church window in the world?

Right here in the southern U.S. is a treasure of timeless beauty.

Why is the Pietà Protected By Glass?

Why is the Pietà Protected By Glass?

Did you hear about what happened to the Pietà in 1972?

What is the Chaplet of St. Michael?

What is the Chaplet of St. Michael?

Take up the great warrior angel’s powerful spiritual weapon.

What are the “Four Last Things”?

What are the “Four Last Things”?

They are “last,” but not least—in fact, they are the most important things of all.

Which priest spent up to 16 hours a day in the confessional?

Day in the Life of a Saint

We imagine the lines to confess to this priest were long—but worth it!

What was the “Miracle of the Orient”?

What was the “Miracle of the Orient”?

In 19th-century Japan, a French Catholic priest made an extraordinary discovery.

What miracle happened at St. Ann’s Shrine in Scranton, PA?

What miracle happened at St. Ann’s Shrine in Scranton, PA?

With a monastery in danger, the grandmother of Jesus came to the rescue.