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October 2026

October 05, 2026

Catholic Teaching On Tough Issues

Here is what the Church, which in this article includes the Papal Magisterium and the...

April 2026

April 17, 2026

Latest News That Doesn’t Involve Trump

Lately on social media, it's hard to scroll very far without seeing a post detailing...

April 12, 2026

Controversial Statements from the Pope and the President

Can't sleep. Have to get up to go to work in about 2 or so...

April 05, 2026

Starting Off Easter with the Popes

Easter 2026 Begins Here are what some popes have said on Easter Sunday Things you...

February 2026

February 18, 2026

Starting Off Lent with the Popes

Lent 2026 Begins Here are what some popes have said at the beginning of Lent....

February 12, 2026

What The Church Teaches About Abortion and Immigration

Tribalism is a phenomenon that describes the strong identification or loyalty to one's group or...

November 2025

November 23, 2025

A Century of the Feast of Christ the King

A century ago on December 11, 1925 Pope Pius XI's released an encyclical called Quas...

June 2025

June 16, 2025

The Pope and the President on Unity

I'm Catholic and the pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. I'm an American...

May 2025

May 29, 2025

G. K. Chesterton Preeminent Model for the New Evangelization

Normally the end of May on the 29th brings Catholics worldwide the feast day of...

May 08, 2025

Reflections on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

As I was saying goodbye to my Uncle in-law at the hospital after finishing up...

May 07, 2025

Short History of the Past 12 Papal Conclaves

I thought it important as a Catholic blogger to say something on the start of...

May 02, 2025

From Critic to Defender of Pope Francis

In a guest article for the Catholic Bard Fr Matthew Mary Bartow has allowed us...

April 2025

April 29, 2025

Pope Francis Shares Words of Faith, Hope, and Love

Pope Francis has officially given the office of Peter his letter of resignation. It was...

April 21, 2025

RIP Pope Francis – History Remembered Easter Week 2025

We end Holy week with the end of the Paschal Triduum and move into Easter...

March 2025

March 10, 2025

Embracing Lent: Love, Mercy, and Welcoming the Least

Here we are in Lent! Listen to us for a moment.-Paul VI Listen to the...

January 2025

January 24, 2025

Immigration and Other Catholic Political Issues January 2025

A sermon was spoken at The Inaugural Prayer Service in Washington D.C. that has sparked...

December 2024

December 31, 2024

Rocking in the New Year With Pope Francis

Since the beginning of his pontificate Pope Francis always leads his flock into the new...

December 09, 2024

Papal Thoughts on the Immaculate Conception

4, Great indeed is Our trust in Mary. The resplendent glory of her merits, far...

September 2024

September 20, 2024

Ancestors of Popes and Presidents Alive in 1889

Last Time on HOARATS Descendants Of Popes And Presidents Alive In 1889 | The Descendants...

September 18, 2024

Descendants of Popes and Presidents Alive in 1889

Last Time on HOARATS Saints And Other Catholics Alive And Well In 1889 | Saints...

May 2024

May 26, 2024

Some Papal Thoughts on the Holy Trinity

Here are some papal thoughts on the supreme mystery of our Catholic faith. The Holy...

May 15, 2024

Napoleon Conquers & Lewis & Clark Explore The Early 1800’s

LAST TIME ON HOARATS After The Revolution Was A Heck Of A Ride Around The...

May 06, 2024

Go into all the World and Proclaim the Good News

When Christ left his apostles after spending time with them after his resurrection and right...

April 2024

April 29, 2024

After The Revolution Was A Heck of a Ride Around the Sun

Last Time In History 1775 Was A Heck Of A Ride Around The Sun A...

April 22, 2024

Crusoe and Gulliver Wager With Bach in 1700 – 1749

Last Time on HOARATS Witch Trial Gravity Where 17th Century History Is Made | A...

April 17, 2024

Witch Trial Gravity Where 17th Century History is Made

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April 15, 2024

Thanksgiving and Hersey in the 17th Century

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April 09, 2024

Gregorian Exploration & Reformation Expand The 16th Century

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April 04, 2024

Renascence, Reformation, Trent & Guadalupe Change 16th Cent

Last Time on HORATS Gutenberg & Columbus Expand the World in the 15th Century MARCH...

March 2024

March 24, 2024

Holy Week 2024 Thoughts With Pope Francis

Pope Francis@Pontifex (Apr 1, 2023) Living #HolyWeek means entering ever more deeply into God's logic, into the...