Archive for August 17, 2024

Ryan Bethea (left) and Father Carlos Martins (right), co-hosts of “The Exorcist Files” podcast.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

‘Exorcist Files’ podcast tells true stories, aims to raise awareness of ‘reality of evil’

“The Exorcist Files” features reenactments of the case files of Father Carlos Martins, an official exorcist on two continents and... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz speaks at the revival session of the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Father Mike Schmitz goes on tour, will speak on Eucharist in 4 cities

The popular Catholic priest and podcaster will be making stops in Columbus, Ohio; Akron, Ohio; Indianapolis; and St. Louis from... Read more

Father Colin Blatchford, the current associate director of Courage International, speaks at the 2024 annual conference.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

‘Courage’ a Catholic ministry for those with same-sex attraction, offers healing and support

The organization Courage International, which offers pastoral support for men and women who experience same-sex attraction, held its conference July... Read more

A Japanese nun holds her arms out as she prays at a chapel in her convent in Nagasaki, Japan.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Sister Agnes Sasagawa, Our Lady of Akita visionary, dies at 93

Sister Agnes Sasagawa, a Japanese nun who purported visions of the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of... Read more

Archbishop Sebastian Shaw, archbishop of Lahore, Pakistan.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pakistan archbishop on ‘sabbatical’ after allegations of abuse, fraud

Archbishop Sebastian Shaw, OFM, has been replaced as administrator of the Archdiocese of Lahore, Pakistan, the diocese’s vicar general announced. Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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