Sam Ellis

What are the Duties of the Pope?

What Does The Pope Do All Day?

With over a billion followers worldwide, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity. This makes the papacy a seat of great authority and prestige. With great power comes great duty and responsibilities. So the Pope has plenty to occupy his hours. Here’s a rundown of what the Pope does all day. What … Read more

How Much Does A Papal Blessing Cost?

Who Will Be The Next Pope?

While no one is fully certain who will succeed Pope Francis, we can speculate who the next Pope will be based on the age, popularity and religious politics of various notable cardinals.  How is a New Pope Chosen? A papal conclave is convened within 15 to 20 days of death or resignation of the sitting … Read more

A Typical Day in the Life of Pope Francis

What Happens When The Pope Dies?

The death of a sitting or former pope marks the beginning of a mourning period that follows strict rules of protocol. Most of the activities during this period are ceremonial and highly symbolic. Here’s everything you need to know about what happens when the Pope dies.  Immediately After Death The pope’s chief of staff, or … Read more

Types of Novenas 

What Is A Catholic Novena Prayer?

Praying is one of the central acts of Christian faith. It’s how we talk to God to ask for forgiveness, praise his goodness, and make petitions. It’s no wonder there are plenty of sacred prayer traditions in the Church.  One of these is the Novena, a set of prayers that you say over nine days. … Read more

famous women of the bible

10 Famous Women Of The Bible

Right from the beginning of time (Eve in Genesis) to the end of times (the Woman of the Apocalypse in Revelation), women are frequently mentioned in the Bible, usually playing consequential roles.  In this post, we look at some of the most famous women of the Bible. Not all these women are famous for good … Read more

Seven In The Bible 

What Does 7 Mean In The Bible?

The Bible is heavy on numerical symbolism. There’s nowhere the Bible explicitly says that some numbers are holy and others are evil. But certain numbers are consistently associated with specific themes, aspects and messages.  In this post, we look at the number 7 and what it means in the Bible.  Seven In The Bible  Let’s … Read more

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