87-year-old priest witnesses son’s diaconate ordination
Adriano is following in the footsteps of his father, who was also a permanent deacon for years and was ordained a priest after the death of his wife.
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Parents celebrate daughter’s first 2 months with tribute to Mary
For the family, who attribute the pregnancy to Our Lady of Aparecida's intercession, the theme of little Esther's October celebration couldn't be anything different.
Did baptism miraculously save this drowned boy’s life?
While first responders worked, the boy's older brother was on his knees at the edge of the pool praying to God for his little brother’s life.
Brazil inaugurates giant statue of Our Lady of Aparecida
Located in Aparecida, São Paulo, the statue is 164 ft (50 m) tall and is among the largest religious monuments in Brazil and in the world.
Brazil to have the largest religious statue in the world
A new statue of St. Michael the Archangel will break the record previously claimed by a Brazilian statue of St. Rita of Cascia.
Priest ordained 22 yrs after attack kills brother and paralyzes him
"One day I’ll close my eyes and when I open them, I know you’ll be there, you’ll be the first to greet me.”
Mother has emotional reunion with son after his 16-day coma
It's hard not to get emotional too when you watch the video!
Why Meta’s AI needed to be trained on the Bible
Other religious texts were also used to train the artificial intelligence of the company that owns Facebook.
Doctor, surfer, seminarian, and on his way to sainthood!
The Brazilian doctor-turned-seminarian died in a tragic accident while surfing. He was declared venerable on May 20, 2023.
Pilot, nun, teacher, wife: A woman shares her winding path of discernment
A story of chasing dreams and discovering a vocation.
Did you know that Archangel Michael appeared in Mexico?
According to tradition, the prince of the heavenly militia appeared three times to a boy and revealed the location of a miraculous spring.
A pediatric surgeon’s bedside manner is delighting the internet
He gives them superhero costumes to wear on the way to surgery so they aren't afraid to leave their parents behind.
Smallest baby born in a public hospital in Brazil, discharged
At just 11.8 ounces, she only had a 2% chance of surviving. However, after five months in the ICU, she was discharged from the hospital.
Teacher carries students across river daily to get them to school
Teacher, himself the father of two, is "happy to do" it because he knows the importance of education.
Brazilian seminarian who sent a message to St. Thérèse in heaven, through her sister Céline
"I’m a priest, fruit of God's mercy, with the intercession of Mary Most Holy and St. Thérèse."
Veil with image of Our Lady becomes trend among Catholic brides
More than fashion, it’s an expression of faith and devotion on one of the most important days in a person's life.
He’s 10 and he’s on a mission to evangelize through Minecraft
A Brazilian boy connected his love for video games with another passion: the Catholic faith.
Goodbye, Super Chico!
Little Francisco Bombini, who has now gone to heaven, had many fans after his photos went viral and he overcame COVID twice.
How a Nigerian priest used his final moments of life
The crime shocked Nigerians and Christians all over Africa, when bandits attacked a rectory and killed a priest.
Boy who is deaf had beautiful encounter with Santa
The mall's effort to be inclusive earned high praise, and the sweet Santa video quickly went viral.