Archive - Weird Catholic

Relics: An Introduction

First in a series exploring the relics of the saints.

Jul 3 •

June 2025

May 2025

April 2025

Pope Francis: The last pope?

Does the Prophecy of St. Malachy mean Francis is the last pope before the end of the world?

Apr 25 •

Are popes hit on the head when they die?

And is there a special hammer for that?

Apr 21 •

The Seven Falls of Christ

This powerful Lenten devotion was popular for several centuries.

Apr 14 •

The Nails of the Crucifixion: Part II

Are any genuine nails preserved as relics?

Apr 8 •

The Nails of the Crucifixion: Part I

How do we know Jesus was nailed to a cross?

Apr 7 •

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