Thousands of people all over the world were amazed to learn recently that the Vatican has an astronomical observatory, complete with powerful telescopes, to search the heavens. In fact, the Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world. His main research is from a group at the University of Arizona, […]
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Benedict XVI was elected Pope in 78; He is the oldest person to be named Pope since 1730. He will be 85 years old at the time of his retirement. Pope Benedict resigned on February 11, 2013, effective February 28, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. in Rome. He was the first Pope in 600 years to […]
I have already written about the ongoing battle for the Polish Catholic Church St. Stanislaus Kostka in north St. Louis, Missouri. Before I bring you up to date on their efforts to remain free and survive as a Parrish, let’s take a brief look at their past. St. Stans began with the laying of the […]
Any trip to Rome should always include a trip to the impressive Vatican. The Vatican Museums are some of the greatest in the world! The site really consists of a collection of museums that are all interconnected. The Roman Catholic Church built this treasure trove of miraculous finds. By visiting here, you will be able […]