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