Russian Satanist-turned-seminarian impresses Pope Francis
A young Russian bears witness to how Christ led him from the darkness of Satanism to the light, transforming his perception of himself.
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Adorable 2-year-old “country baby” conquers the internet
Photos of him playing, praying, and carrying around his beloved rooster have earned him nearly a million followers.
104-year-old man receives sacraments of Christian initiation
José Lourenço da Silva was baptized conditionally, since it was unclear if he had already received valid baptism before.
St. Anthony of Padua: Neither baptized Anthony nor from Padua
But he did exist, and he is one of the greatest saints in the history of the Church.
School shooting victims are “intercessors and inspiration”
Karoline Verri Alves and her boyfriend Luan Augusto were random victims of a school shooter in southern Brazil. They were also devout Catholics.
The 14-year-old seminarian martyred by communists in Italy
First, the Nazis closed the seminary where Blessed Rolando Rivi was studying. Then, communist guerrillas kidnapped, tortured, and killed him.
Have you thought of practicing charity at the supermarket?
Love of neighbor is primarily practiced in ordinary, everyday circumstances, such as in traffic, waiting in line, family life, at work, on vacation, at the supermarket.
Father of murdered child forgives killer in emotional statement
“I’m going to honor my son’s memory every day.”
“John” from Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ” dies of aggressive cancer
He was expected to reprise the role of Jesus' favorite disciple in the second part, "Resurrection"
MrBeast pays for surgery so that 1,000 blind people can see
The young YouTuber's initiative benefited patients in nine countries and involved dozens of people.
Priest turns down episcopal nomination due to burnout
Soon after being appointed, Fr. Brient took the unusual step of renouncing the episcopal nomination.
Priest present on night of Diana’s death criticizes Netflix series
The priest who gave Princess Diana last rites criticized the series 'The Crown' for exploiting the night of her death.
Sisters “pay” a speaker with prayer, moving her to tears
"I walked into my office to find a bouquet and a card brimming with notes from sisters who have pledged to pray for me."
Pro-abortion protesters leave Catholic event after participants respond with prayer and song
After trying to calm them down, guests turned to the most powerful tool in any situation: prayer.
Colombia bishop plans implementing Vatican’s marriage prep guidelines
Archbishop of Medellin looking at 3-phase, 1-year-plus program.
One of the Church’s most austere orders opens its 4th monastery in the world’s largest Muslim country
In a small town surrounded by forest, these Trappist monks will pray and work for the good of the people in Indonesia.
What percentage of Europeans believe in God?
The "map of belief" shows surprising variations across different European countries.
The youngest new cardinal of the Church has been an exorcist for more than 20 years
Besides setting a record for his age, the young bishop has been an exorcist for more than 20 years!
Priest hears confession at the movie theater
When a priest heard confessions at a movie theater, his friend couldn't resist sharing the photo with the world.
Viral video: Novice beaming with joy has hair cut short as she receives the habit
The young woman's radiant smile and gestures are touching hearts around the world.