There exists many myths and falsehoods about Catholicism. Some of it has to do with intentional and malicious assaults on the Church driven by anti-Catholicism. But the majority of myths persist because of misunderstandings; either by a lack of research or interest in studying Catholicism by its critics, or by inappropriate behavior (moral, legal, or otherwise) of members of the Church. The intent of this article, therefore, is to dispel myths which surround Catholicism.