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Almost every Wednesday at 10:30 AM, the Pope gives a general audience in St. Peter's Square or in the Paul VI Hall. During the summer months the audience takes place in Castel Gandolfo. While the...
Papal infallibility is the most controversial and least-understood of all Catholic doctrines.
In this hard time, we need to put our faith in God's hands. Here is a brief prayer for employment. Followed by a short prayer from Pope John Paul II to thank the Lord for the work that we can and...
Many years ago catholic clergy were easy to spot because nuns wore habits and others wore cassocks, the long black robe. Today priests may still wear their collar but some do not, and nuns are not...
In the late 14th century, a rift occurred in the Catholic Church that might have seemed comical if it hadn't shaken so many true believers to the core: A political dispute resulted in the election...
The Vatican, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Gardens, draws hordes of visitors every year. Tour the Holy See, located within Rome, for a day filled with art,...
The Pope is revered because he's the head of the Catholic Church and because he is considered to be holy. Pope John Paul was best known for his willingness to meet with the public, but since his...
You can meet the Pope after his usual weekly general audience on Wednesday mornings. Although there is no charge, an audience with the Pope requires tickets, arranged well in advance. Use the...
Vatican City is an exciting historical destination for all travelers to Rome, Catholic or not. While there are many sights to see within Vatican City, from St. Peter's Basilica to the Sistine...
The procedure for electing a pope is steeped in tradition and ceremony, but the basics are easier than they at first appear.
The only Frank Lloyd Wright building in the greater Washington, D.C. area is a textbook example of the small, inexpensive houses he spent much of the later part of his career designing. The...
Learn how to make a hat fit for the Pope!
In April 2008, during his visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The largest Catholic...
With so many things happening in the world today people turn to a spiritual leader for guidance. But there are some that seem to be so overwhelmed only speaking with the pope will suffice.
Incredible as it may seem, an entire afternoon can be whiled away in the gorgeous Piazza Navona in Rome. You are visiting an enormous museum as you take in the sculpture, the fountains, and the...
The word catholic means universal, world wide; and the Catholic churches does reach around the world. Each one of the different Catholic churches has branches in most of the countries of the...
Faithful Roman Catholics hear their priests preaching Youth Day sermons in honor of World Youth Day. It is one of the occasions when the church opens its doors to Christian youths of other...
When most people think of Catholicism, they think of the Roman Catholic Church. This article will deal with some of the beliefs that set the Catholic Church apart from other branches of Christianity.
The process of choosing a priest to serve as a bishop is an ongoing process that takes four to eight months on average. The first step in this process is for current bishops to watch priests to...
Dress appropriately when greeting the Pope, and be sure to kiss the ring on his right hand. Refer to the Pope as "Your Holiness" or "Most Holy Father" with tips from an event coordinator in this...
The USS Constitution is a 44-gun, three-mast frigate built in 1797. To this day it is a commissioned U.S. Navy ship with an active 60-person crew. The ship was involved in the blockade of Tripoli...
The Jerusalem Cross is a design that appeared with the nobles during the First Crusade and was supposed to provide them with divine protection in the Holy Land. It features five crosses, one large...
The Roman Catholic Church is the institution based upon the winners in the early struggles to devise a religion based around the teachings of Jesus Christ. Many different sects battled for...
Throughout the ages, there have been many ways that mankind has marked time. The calendar most used by modern society, however, is the calendar that was established in 1582. Pope Gregory XIII,...
Catholic is a term that, by definition, means "universal." In regards to religion, the term catholic is generally used to refer to members of the Roman Catholic Church, which is headed by the...
Papal supremacy is a doctrine in the Roman Catholic religion that teaches the pope is the ultimate spiritual authority on earth. There are several significant ramifications of this doctrine. This...
The Roman Catholic Church originates from Jesus and His 12 apostles. More than 2,000 years later, it is the largest church in the world. The papal succession, from Peter through current times,...
Depending on their rank, Catholic clergy wear different traditional vestments. The pope, as supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is entitled to wear all of those vestments, as well as some...
The fourth Sunday in Lent is named Laetare Sunday after the Latin opening chant of the Catholic Mass for that day. The Mass begins with "Laetare, Jerusalem," which means "Rejoice, O Jerusalem."...
Rome, the capital city of Italy, started out as a city ruled by kings, from around 753 to 509 B.C. After this period in history, it became the center for the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire....
Canon Law refers to a legal system that incorporates divine law into its codes, and governs both institutional and individual affairs within the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican...
Infallibility refers to a freedom from error. Roman Catholic theology posits infallibility in the office of the pope when he speaks authoritatively on matters of faith and morals.
A highlight for people who visit Rome is to attend a Papal Audience. The tickets (biglietti) are free and are required. No tickets are required on Sundays and Holy Days when the Pope imparts his...
Welcoming a new baby into the world is a wonderful occasion. Whether it is for a baptism or just a special gift for the little one, you will want to pick the perfect present. Finding a Catholic...
The Society of Jesus, whose members are called Jesuits, is a rare combination of military organization and deployment with religious education, learning and missionary work. From its inception,...
"The history of the Catholic Church is so closely woven into Christian civilization that the one cannot be told fairly without the other," wrote Fr. John Hardon S.J. for the Catholic Education...
The Catholic Church is descended from the sole Christian Church as handed down to the Apostles from Jesus Christ. Early uses of the word "Catholic" in reference to the Church were broader...
One of the most famous cathedrals in Europe is Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Opinion varies on whether French Bishop Maurice de Sully or Pope Alexander III laid the foundation stone of...
"Pope" is the title conventionally given to the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Pontiff. Upon his election, the...
Albertus Magnus, or Albert the Great, was a German theologian whose efforts to interpret Aristotle and connect the natural sciences with Christian thought made him a Catholic saint.
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