The image of Santa Muerte is frequently misunderstood and sensationalized in the United States. Due to her association with drug traffickers in popular media, her image is unfairly deemed as sinister. Additionally, the Catholic Church and other Christian movem…
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A cross rubbed onto the forehead signifies observance of Lent
Heading into spring, people of all faiths begin to think about warm weather and summer activities. The major holiday during this time is Easter Sunday. Prior to that day of celebration is the period of L…
Skulls are decorated with bright colors to celebrate the lives and deaths of those who've come before
Dia De Los Muertos is a holiday that has its roots both in Christianity and in indigenous traditions. Like the Catholic All Saints Day, which is celebrated at …
St. Francis is an important figure in the Catholic faith and a feast celebrating his life is held every October
As the patron saint of the ecosystem and the animal kingdom, Saint Francis is one of the most celebrated saints in the history of Catholicisim. Also know…
Being ordained in a more "traditional" church than the ULC doesn't by any means guarantee a certain quality of character; ULC ministers and other clergy are equal under the law
Monsignor William Lynn, a high-ranking Roman Catholic official who was in …