Even if you're not Catholic, you've still probably wondered a few things about the Pope before. What does he get paid? Can a pope own a pet? Do popes get vacations? Why do so many popes own those weird red shoes? These a...

(Photoof a priest hole by Quodvultdeus)When she be...  ...in 1558, Elizabeth I ramped up the suppression of Catholicism in her country. This did not deter many Catholics...

(Image: Southern Fried Catholicism )Today, January 14, is the Feast of the Ass (In La...

Pictured above is the Hermitage of St. Verena in Solothurn, Switzerland. A hermitage is the residence of a hermit, which is a religious vocation in the Catholic tradition. This one is a small house built into the face of...

You'd think that anyone could tell the difference between historical figures canonized by the Catholic church and Louisiana football players, but today's Lunchtime Quiz at mental_floss is surprisingly challenging! I...