- ... that one of the oldest churches in Costa Rica, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Limpia Concepcion (pictured), built in the 1560s in Ujarrás, has been proposed as a World Heritage Site?
- ... that the pabasa is a chanting marathon practiced during Holy Week in the Philippines?
- ... that despite the customary practice of Catholic bishops tendering their resignations when they turn 75, Andrew Pataki's retirement was not accepted by Pope Benedict XVI until after he turned 80?