When the JFK Eternal Flame Was Accidentally Put Out... With Holy Water! On November 25th, 1963, the John F. Kennedy eternal flame was lit by Jackie Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy at the temporary grave site READ MORE

How a 4-Year-Old Mystic Inspired the Pope to Lower the Age of Communion In 1910, Pope Pius X issued the papal decree Quam singulari, lowering the age of admittance to Holy Communion to 7. "The age of discretion, READ MORE

Michelangelo's OTHER Pietà Revealed After Restoration Throughout his life, the Renaissance master Michelangelo sculpted not one or two, but three of his famous Pietà: a marble depiction of the body READ MORE

Pope Francis To Virtually Address The United Nations Responding to journalist's questions yesterday, Director of the Holy See Press Office Matteo Bruni confirmed that Pope Francis will address the United Nations General READ MORE