Thomas Craughwell

A prolific contributor to the National Catholic Register, Thomas J. Craughwell was the author of numerous books, including Stealing Lincoln’s Body (which was made into a History Channel documentary) and Thomas Jefferson’s Crème Brûlée: How a Founding Father and His Slave, James Hemings, Introduced French Cuisine to America. Thomas died June 13, 2018.

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Mattia Preti, “Saint Veronica with the Veil”, c. 1657

The Often-Overlooked Saints of Good Friday

These saints witnessed Christ’s sacrifice, and on Good Friday of all days, they deserve our attention.

Thomas Craughwell Blogs April 10, 2020

When Father Corby Gave General Absolution to 530 Men at Gettysburg

While it was common in Europe to grant general absolution to soldiers going into battle, this was the first time it had ever occurred in the United States.

Thomas Craughwell Blogs July 2, 2017

Taking the Measure of Relics of the True Cross

The relics displayed in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and Rome’s Basilica of the “Holy Cross in Jerusalem” are probably authentic.

Thomas Craughwell News March 25, 2016