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The First Council of Nicaea
(325 AD), convened by Emperor Constantine, established the Nicene Creed, affirming Christ’s divinity against Arianism. It set Easter’s date and canon law foundations.
(325 AD), convened by Emperor Constantine, established the Nicene Creed, affirming Christ’s divinity against Arianism. It set Easter’s date and canon law foundations.
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The First Council of Nicaea
(325 AD), convened by Emperor Constantine, established the Nicene Creed, affirming Christ’s divinity against Arianism. It set Easter’s date and canon law foundations.
(325 AD), convened by Emperor Constantine, established the Nicene Creed, affirming Christ’s divinity against Arianism. It set Easter’s date and canon law foundations.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
New York, completed in 1879, spans 405 feet with neo-Gothic spires at 330 feet. Its Lady Chapel and Pietà sculpture draw millions annually
New York, completed in 1879, spans 405 feet with neo-Gothic spires at 330 feet. Its Lady Chapel and Pietà sculpture draw millions annually
October 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
New York, completed in 1879, spans 405 feet with neo-Gothic spires at 330 feet. Its Lady Chapel and Pietà sculpture draw millions annually
New York, completed in 1879, spans 405 feet with neo-Gothic spires at 330 feet. Its Lady Chapel and Pietà sculpture draw millions annually
St. John of the Cross (1542–1591), Carmelite mystic, wrote Dark Night of the Soul during his 1577–1578 imprisonment.
The work details the soul’s purification through the ‘night of the senses’ and ‘spirit,’ leading to divine union.
The work details the soul’s purification through the ‘night of the senses’ and ‘spirit,’ leading to divine union.
October 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
St. John of the Cross (1542–1591), Carmelite mystic, wrote Dark Night of the Soul during his 1577–1578 imprisonment.
The work details the soul’s purification through the ‘night of the senses’ and ‘spirit,’ leading to divine union.
The work details the soul’s purification through the ‘night of the senses’ and ‘spirit,’ leading to divine union.
Today, September 30, the Church honors St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church and translator of the Vulgate Bible.
His scholarly devotion underscores the importance of Sacred Scripture in Catholic life
His scholarly devotion underscores the importance of Sacred Scripture in Catholic life
September 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today, September 30, the Church honors St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church and translator of the Vulgate Bible.
His scholarly devotion underscores the importance of Sacred Scripture in Catholic life
His scholarly devotion underscores the importance of Sacred Scripture in Catholic life
Elavation of the Host
September 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Elavation of the Host
🇳🇬 Nigeria now has more Catholics than Italy, even though they face prosecution
The Church’s heart is beating strongly in the Global South.
The Church’s heart is beating strongly in the Global South.
August 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🇳🇬 Nigeria now has more Catholics than Italy, even though they face prosecution
The Church’s heart is beating strongly in the Global South.
The Church’s heart is beating strongly in the Global South.
One million young people gathered in Tor Vergata for Mass with Pope Leo XIV during the Jubilee of Youth.
August 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
One million young people gathered in Tor Vergata for Mass with Pope Leo XIV during the Jubilee of Youth.
Sistine Chapel, Rome 🇻🇦
Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Imagine looking up at that masterpiece for the first time in 1512.
Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Imagine looking up at that masterpiece for the first time in 1512.
August 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Sistine Chapel, Rome 🇻🇦
Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Imagine looking up at that masterpiece for the first time in 1512.
Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Imagine looking up at that masterpiece for the first time in 1512.
Saint-Denis Basilica in France: resting place of nearly every French king.
July 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Saint-Denis Basilica in France: resting place of nearly every French king.
The Holy Family Catholic Parish — Gaza’s only Catholic church — was struck by Israeli airstrikes today. Two people have been killed, several others wounded, including Fr. Gabriele Romanelli, who often spoke directly with Pope Francis. The church building also suffered damage.
July 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Holy Family Catholic Parish — Gaza’s only Catholic church — was struck by Israeli airstrikes today. Two people have been killed, several others wounded, including Fr. Gabriele Romanelli, who often spoke directly with Pope Francis. The church building also suffered damage.
Which Abrahamic figure would you have dinner with? Moses, Jesus, Muhammad?
July 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Which Abrahamic figure would you have dinner with? Moses, Jesus, Muhammad?
Priests in the Christian village of Taybeh have issued a statement saying:
• Christians there face daily harassment from Israeli
• Their cemetery was set on fire
• Their farmlands are being attacked
The clergy are urgently calling for these acts to stop.
What are your thoughts on the situation? 🕊️
• Christians there face daily harassment from Israeli
• Their cemetery was set on fire
• Their farmlands are being attacked
The clergy are urgently calling for these acts to stop.
What are your thoughts on the situation? 🕊️
July 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Priests in the Christian village of Taybeh have issued a statement saying:
• Christians there face daily harassment from Israeli
• Their cemetery was set on fire
• Their farmlands are being attacked
The clergy are urgently calling for these acts to stop.
What are your thoughts on the situation? 🕊️
• Christians there face daily harassment from Israeli
• Their cemetery was set on fire
• Their farmlands are being attacked
The clergy are urgently calling for these acts to stop.
What are your thoughts on the situation? 🕊️
A Catholic Mass celebrated within Canterbury Cathedral 🕊️—once the very stronghold of the English Reformation.
For the first time ever, it was led by the Pope’s envoy to the UK, offered in memory of St Thomas Becket, the archbishop whose martyrdom forever shaped English history.
For the first time ever, it was led by the Pope’s envoy to the UK, offered in memory of St Thomas Becket, the archbishop whose martyrdom forever shaped English history.
July 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A Catholic Mass celebrated within Canterbury Cathedral 🕊️—once the very stronghold of the English Reformation.
For the first time ever, it was led by the Pope’s envoy to the UK, offered in memory of St Thomas Becket, the archbishop whose martyrdom forever shaped English history.
For the first time ever, it was led by the Pope’s envoy to the UK, offered in memory of St Thomas Becket, the archbishop whose martyrdom forever shaped English history.
Flower market stroll or bookstore browsing?
May 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Flower market stroll or bookstore browsing?
Sipping tea in a cozy corner or wine on a breezy balcony?
April 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Sipping tea in a cozy corner or wine on a breezy balcony?
Sun-drenched vineyard or misty forest trail?
April 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sun-drenched vineyard or misty forest trail?
Victorian London or Renaissance Florence?
April 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Victorian London or Renaissance Florence?
Which aesthetic do you gravitate toward when you need comfort?
April 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Which aesthetic do you gravitate toward when you need comfort?
One city, one aesthetic—Go.
April 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
One city, one aesthetic—Go.
Which cozy scene are you starting your day in?
Morning sun in Tuscany ☕ or foggy streets of Edinburgh 🌫️
Morning sun in Tuscany ☕ or foggy streets of Edinburgh 🌫️
April 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Which cozy scene are you starting your day in?
Morning sun in Tuscany ☕ or foggy streets of Edinburgh 🌫️
Morning sun in Tuscany ☕ or foggy streets of Edinburgh 🌫️
Tag the person who’d move to a cabin in the woods with you.
April 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Tag the person who’d move to a cabin in the woods with you.
Where’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person?
April 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Where’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person?
Rainy day in a café or sunny stroll through an old village?
April 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Rainy day in a café or sunny stroll through an old village?
City skyline or quiet countryside?
April 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
City skyline or quiet countryside?