7 Quotes from Blessed Pope Pius IX
“Give me an army that prays the Rosary and I will conquer the world.”
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Are These The Worst Popes of all Time?
Jesus didn’t promise that hell would not try to prevail. Only that it would not.
Why the Popes Love Author Georges Bernanos
One of the pioneers of the modern Catholic novel, Georges Bernanos earned a top literary reputation even in his lifetime. The author is far from being merely a darling of the academy, however. The popes of the last fifty years have widely appreciated Bernanos. Here are some examples of why popes have called on his …
13 Most Hilarious and Inspiring Quotes from the Popes
What comes to mind when you think of requirements for someone who is to become the pope? A strong prayer life? Wisdom? Leadership skills coming out of their ears? How about a sense of humor? Many popes have had great senses of humor. Below are 13 of the funniest Pope quotes of all time. Pope …
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The POTUS and the Pope, All the Pictures You Can Handle
President Donald J. Trump made a historic first foreign trip overseas with visits to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the Vatican – seats of the three major monotheistic religions of the world. The deliberate stops in the three locations should not be lost. Clearly, the president is looking to form some sort of coalition of major religious …
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The Popes Want You to Read These Poets—And You’ve Probably Never Heard of Them
The Popes want us to read poetry? Oh yes—and lots of it. You can probably rattle off the big-name poets the pontiffs often mention. Dante Alighieri and his Divine Comedy have been recommended for centuries. The temperamental master often appears in Vatican documents as “the supreme poet” or, as Pope Pius XI put it, the …
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Little Known Facts About John Paul II
Happy Birthday, John Paul II!! Today we celebrate the Birthday of one of the 21st century’s most beloved saints, Pope St. John Paul the Great. In honor of his birthday we wanted to share some lesser known facts abut his life. How many of these do you already know? His Father Was a …
12 of the Most Awesome Memes of Pope St. John Paul II
The internet is a funny place filled with funny people doing funny things. Pope St. John Paul II was a prolific traveler, writer, and athlete, which lends itself to some great memes. Here are the best JP2 memes I found: JPII was the MAN! Dark Knight, meet Pope Awesome Kinda like the …
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20 Important Facts on the Assassination Attempt on John Paul II
I wrote the following article for the National Catholic Register. The featured image marks the exact spot where the pontiff was shot. On May 13, 1981, thirty-six years ago, Pope John Paul II was on the brink of death. I wasn’t alive, but I’ve seen news reports from the time, and it’s horrifying to think what …
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