The Great Maya Book Burning Posted May 7, 2018 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Little-Known History In 1562 a Franciscan friar serving in the Yucatan burned thousands of Maya artifacts including dozens of books.
Felipe de Jesús, Mexican Martyr in Japan Posted January 1, 2018 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities The first Mexican-born saint was crucified in Japan in 1597. Here is his story.
The Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala Posted May 14, 2017May 14, 2017 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Religious Curiosities Pope Francis fast-tracked 3 boys to sainthood. This is the story of their lives & times.
