An American comedienne named Lea Rose Emery recently shared with the world an online article entitled, “The 12 Most Absurd Things Catholics Actually Believe In.” In it she advises Catholics …

Last week we looked at six Catholic beliefs that blogger Lea Rose Emery called “weird” in a shallow misrepresentation of Catholicism that nonetheless has been read by over 70,000 people.

In the time that the Church has been on earth, many unusual traditions have arisen. While most of them seem perfectly normal to Catholics, to non-Catholics they often seem outright bizarre. …

From small happenings such as toothaches or ice-skating with friends to big life events such as landing your first marketing job, this list contains ten of the most bizarre patron saints in the …

These elements hold deep meaning for the faithful, be it specific rituals or unique customs. Let’s explore 20 of these unique Catholic quirks and why they are cherished by those who practice …

Lichens invites you to discover the bizarre and extraordinary stories that have shaped Catholicism. From saints who faced mythical monsters to the eerie beauty of bone chapels, …

The top 6 wildest Catholic traditions around the world, in no particular order (plus one bonus one that might be… questionable…): These traditions—and the countless more across the …

We believe in virgin births, resurrection, and that we literally consume the flesh of Christ at Mass every Sunday. And those are just the basics, the core beliefs that every Catholic learns. It …

If the devil can turn you from true worship and get you obsessed with stigmatics or eucharistic miracles or whether or not the pope dedicated Russia to the Blessed Virgin properly, he’s got …

From throat blessings to exorcisms, relics to Marian apparitions, this book dives deep into all of the weird Catholic things. Weird Catholic Things sheds light on a variety of odd traditions …

The result of a brainstorm session on random traditions and questions about the faith, "Weird Catholic Things" offers insight into elements of the faith that may seem less than logical. From …

Lichens invites you to discover the bizarre and extraordinary stories that have shaped Catholicism. From saints who faced mythical monsters to the eerie beauty of bone chapels, …

“Let’s make Catholicism weird again,” is the cri du jour (cry of the day) of today’s “influencer” crowd. Again? When has it not been weird? For starters, we have a Savior who speaks in …

From glow-in-the-dark rosary beads to St. Christopher dashboard statues and Pope Francis bobbleheads, a tribute to the complicated life of Catholic kitsch

Doing those seemingly odd actions week after week can lead Catholics to have some pretty bizarre habits. Here are five weird things all Catholics do.

How did the Catholic church go so wrong? A little-remembered gathering might have changed everything, a new book argues

Here are ten Catholic saints with wild origin stories. Like many early saints, Saint George (who lived in/around the 3rd century) survives in somewhat vague and conflicting accounts from …

Dive into "The Weird Catholic Handbook" by Michael Lichens, exploring the unusual and fascinating aspects of Catholic history with humor and insight. Discover extraordinary stories …

The 1685 Edict of Fontainebleau, by which the French king ordered the suppression of French Protestantism, was not applied in Alsace. France did endeavour to promote Catholicism. …

Strasbourg is immersed in Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a cultural bridge between France and Germany for centuries, especially …

Great little bridge over the Lauter. Flowers decorated, free, idyllic. Following the louder, there are many beautiful photo motifs. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and …

Things to Do in Lauterbourg, France: See Tripadvisor's 656 traveller reviews and photos of Lauterbourg tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have …