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Small curiosities about the Liturgy, the life of the Church and Christian civilization

…how the Salve Regina originated?

…how the Salve Regina originated?

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From one end of the earth to the other, no devout Catholic fails to raise to Heaven the most beautiful prayer dedicated to the Virgin Mother of God: the Salve Regina. What is its origin? …
01, May 2026
…why a dog breed was named after a Saint?

…why a dog breed was named after a Saint?

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In the mid-11th century, St. Bernard of Menthon founded the Hospitaller Congregation of Great St. Bernard, made up of canons regular, with the aim of establishing a monastery and providing lodgings for pilgrims crossing the …
01, May 2026
…why Saturday is dedicated to Our Lady?

…why Saturday is dedicated to Our Lady?

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The consecration of Saturday to Mary is a tradition that dates back to the Carolingian era, when Charlemagne’s learned advisor, Alcuin of York († 804), proposed two votive Masses in honour of the Blessed Virgin …
01, April 2026
…why we call the Supreme Pontiff Pope?

…why we call the Supreme Pontiff Pope?

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Pope: this is the title Catholics use to refer to their father… Yes, father, in the strictest and most etymological sense of the term. Πάππας – papas – was one of the first words babbled …
01, February 2026
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Did You Know…

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Yes, and at an altitude of 1,746 metres! Serra da Piedade, a mountainous region located between the capital of Minas Gerais and the municipality of Caeté, is best known for the small sanctuary built on …
30, November 2025
Did You Know…

Did You Know…

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Uniting East and West has always been a challenge, and not even the imperious Alexander the Great achieved such a glorious endeavour. History learned from him that conquering territories does not mean uniting peoples… This …
31, October 2025
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