Five People You Maybe Didn’t Know Were Catholic
1. Joseph Barbera
Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo. All of these are thanks to William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. However, Barbera considered his greatest work a project called The Greatest Adventure, which followed three young people as they traveled back to the stories of the Bible. You can check out an episode here:
2. Nicholas Black Elk
Not only did he convert as an adult. Not only did he survive the Wounded Knee Massacre. Not only did he serve his tribe as a medicine man. But his Cause for Canonization has officially been opened by the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota. Continue to pray for the canonization of Servant of God, Nicholas Black Elk!
3. Andy Warhol
While some describe his relationship to the Church as “complicated,” Andy held a strong devotion that lasted until his death. Many have covered and been fascinated by this fascinating, enigmatic and yet faithful figure.
4. William Shakespeare
Surprised? Joseph Pearce has researched the Catholicism of William Shakespeare extensively and produced multiple resources about it. Check out this interview where he gets into it.
5. Jimmy Lai
The businessman and activist has been a witness to Faith under persecution for years. Here’s a story to learn more!