Fear of Friday the 13th stems from several sources, though it’s unclear where it truly began, according to History. This includes a late 19th-century secret society called the Thirteen Club, an early ...
What do Galileo, Mozart, Descartes, Cervantes, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux have in common? They all traveled hundreds of miles to step inside the Virgin Mary’s house, which is preserved inside ...
This article explores the origins of the Nativity scene, St. Francis of Assisi's role in its creation, and its cultural and political significance throughout history.
Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, marking the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and concluding a historic week in which 21 new ...
These three routes were revived following the Crusades and the "heightened trade that followed." In second half of 13th century, all three routes were functioning. It is important because this meant ...