Church History

The Battle That Made Church Bells Ring at Noon: The Siege of Belgrade, 1456

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A preacher, 2,000 farmers, and the empire that had just taken Constantinople In July 1456, a 70-year-old Franciscan friar stood in front of roughly 2,000 farmers armed with slings and scythes, and pointed at an Ottoman army of some 60,000 men. He was not a soldier. He had been a lawyer. And within hours, the … Read more

Legacy of the Popes Named Leo: From Saint Leo the Great to Pope Leo XIV

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From Saint Leo the Great to the newly elected Pope Leo the Fourteenth, fourteen men have worn the name Leo upon the throne of Saint Peter. More than a title, this name has become a powerful symbol of courage, wisdom, and prophetic strength throughout Catholic history. In this article, we explore the story of each … Read more