Catholics For Mary | Daily Catholic Content on Instagram: "October 4th is St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day, celebrating a man who loved like Christ in the most radical way. Once a wealthy young man chasing glory, Francis encountered Jesus and gave up everything to follow Him in poverty and humility. He didn’t just preach the Gospel—he lived it. He embraced the poorest of the poor, cared for outcasts, and even kissed lepers, whom he once feared. His life became a living reflection of Christ’s me

History Photographed on Instagram: "In 2019, Pope Francis slapped a woman's hand in St. Peter's Square after she grabbed his arm and pulled him toward her. ⁠ ⁠ The incident occurred on New Year's Eve as the pope was greeting pilgrims near the Vatican's Nativity scene.⁠ ⁠ Just over a week later, Pope Francis met and shook hands with the woman at his general audience, where photos show the two smiling together.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @rtenews"

History Photographed on Instagram: "For the 1972 film The Godfather, both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro auditioned for roles, with director Francis Ford Coppola famously fighting the studio to cast Pacino as Michael Corleone. ⁠ ⁠ De Niro, who was ultimately not cast, impressed Coppola enough during his screen tests that he was later cast as the young Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II, winning an Oscar for the role.⁠ ⁠ Credit: PRZ ARCHIVES"

Catholic Connect 🇻🇦 Vatican on Instagram: "The Chaldean Catholic Church: Praying in the language of Jesus for 2,000 years 🙏 Hidden in the heart of Iraq is one of Christianity’s most ancient treasures—the Chaldean Catholic Church, where Mass is still celebrated in Aramaic, the very language Jesus spoke. This beautiful Eastern Catholic Church maintains its sacred traditions while in full communion with Rome, preserving a direct link to the earliest days of our faith. Every prayer echoes across