
A very short Catholic history of wine
Catholics did not invent wine. But what they did with it — liturgically, theologically, and in the cellars of a thousand monasteries — changed it forever.

If you find yourself visiting North Dakota or call the Roughrider State home, don’t miss these beautiful and historic Catholic sites.

In honor of 250 years of the United States, here are 25 of the most influential Catholics who have shaped U.S. culture and history.

A Mediterranean nation shaped by centuries of Marian devotion, where faith, history, and culture meet in churches, shrines, and lived tradition.

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the USCCB offers a wealth of resources for learning, prayer, and action -- including a special 'America 250' podcast.

190 years since French missionaries struggled to enter Korea, priests from South Korea go as missionaries to France and other nations.

Not only the holiday but the exact date marked 350 years since the baptism of one of the earliest saints of the Americas.

Forced separation of Indigenous children from their families caused generations of trauma. Now the Church joins Native Americans in a call for accountability and change.

February is Black History Month, making it the perfect time to get to know 7 Black American Catholics on the road to canonization.

We owe this priest thanks for so much of the beauty that characterizes this season because he defended the use of art and images from the iconoclast heresy.

The 500-year history of Catholic Native Americans often goes ignored or untold. This Thanksgiving, hear their powerful stories.

Who is eligible for a Catholic funeral, and who is not? Aleteia spoke to priests to find out more, and to clear up some misconceptions.

If you're heading across the pond, be sure to check out these incredible hidden gems in England's capital.

A passageway used by ancient Roman emperors to get to the Colosseum will soon open to the public for the first time.

Relics, which are not limited to the bones of saints, are sacramentals that many find helpful in their spiritual lives. Here's why.

The Diocese of Westminster was established on September 29, 1850, as part of the restoration of the Catholic hierarchy in England and Wales.

Nearly a quarter of Nebraska is Catholic today. Here are some of the unforgettable places where Cornhuskers worship and pray.

The Keystone State has one of the longest and most robust Catholic traditions. Check out these important Catholic sites.