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A statue of St. Michael the Archangel with a liquid 'similar to red nail polish' on its head. Alicia Martinez

Denver archdiocese: Supposed blood on St Michael statue 'similar to red nail polish'

Mar 24, 2022 / 15:00 pm

After having a chemical analysis performed on swabs used to clean alleged blood from a local woman’s statue of St. Michael the Archangel, the Archdiocese of Denver has determined the red liquid was not blood.

Good news! You can eat a cheeseburger on Friday, March 25. Here’s why

Mar 24, 2022 / 14:30 pm

You probably already are well aware that Catholics are called to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays throughout Lent. But did you know that this requirement is suspended when a solemnity of the Catholic Church falls on a Lenten Friday?

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel with what appears to have a substance resembling blood dripping from his forehead. Alicia Martinez

Is blood flowing from a Colorado woman's St Michael statue?

Mar 7, 2022 / 18:00 pm

On Feb. 23, hours before the world would hear that Russia had invaded Ukraine, a statue of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of Kyiv, began to emit a dark liquid which appears to be blood. A video shared on Facebook of the occurrence quickly made headlines.

Faces of the martyrs of Yemen. Apostolic Vicariate of South Arabia

Six years ago today these religious sisters died in Yemen

Mar 4, 2022 / 17:10 pm

On March 4, 2018, four Missionaries of Charity were killed by ISIS in Aden, Yemen.

Raphael, “St. Michael Vanquishing Satan,” 1518 Public Domain

St. Michael the Archangel is the protector of the capital of Ukraine. Here’s why

Mar 4, 2022 / 10:10 am

A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel stands in the center of Kyiv with a shield and a sword and as the protector of the capital of Ukraine and the entire country, now threatened by the invasion of Russia.

Closeup shot of a woman holding her hands together and praying over an open Bible. Shutterstock

Ideas to help you have a fruitful Lent

Feb 28, 2022 / 16:10 pm

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We, as Catholics, are called to walk through the desert with Christ for 40 days and 40 nights. The season of Lent is one of the holiest times of the year as we experience the sorrow of the crucifixion on Good Friday, and then rejoice in the risen Lord on Easter Sunday.

Beloved social media nun dies

Feb 25, 2022 / 14:30 pm

Messages from around the world have flooded Twitter as the beloved “Digitalnun,” Sister Catherine Wybourne, died of cancer Feb. 24, at the age of 68.

Three Catholic dating tips in a society of 'swiping' and 'ghosting'

Feb 14, 2022 / 03:00 am

Dating in today’s world can be hard. We live in a society where “swiping right” and “ghosting” are a part of our vocabulary and the hook-up culture is widely accepted. For a Catholic trying to find his or her other half, it can seem nearly impossible. How do you find someone who shares the faith, or who wants to get married, or who will understand your belief in the sanctity of marriage?

French Catholic nun turns 118, making her the second oldest person in the world

Feb 11, 2022 / 13:45 pm

Sister Andre Randon, a French nun, celebrated her 118th birthday on Feb. 11. This milestone makes her the second-oldest living person in the world and the oldest living person in Europe, according to the Gerontology Research Group, which validates details of people believed to be 110 or older.

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, France. Elise Harris/CNA

5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes

Feb 11, 2022 / 03:00 am

On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In Lourdes, France, in 1858, thirteen-year-old Bernadette Soubirous was collecting pieces of wood as part of her daily chores when she noticed a startling wind and rustling sound. The noise came from a nearby grotto. When Bernadette looked toward it, she saw it filled with a golden light, and a beautiful lady.

Members of Lions for Life at St. Thomas More Catholic School in Centennial, Colo. Kira Weiland

Meet Catholic school students who pray the rosary for the unborn

Feb 3, 2022 / 13:21 pm

Seventh graders CeCe and Abby start off each month by waking up early to say the rosary with their fellow classmates.

Catholic gifts and ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022

Feb 1, 2022 / 13:00 pm

As we approach Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of Catholic based gifts for the special someone in your life. Whether you’re celebrating with your spouse or are having a ‘galentines’ day celebration, we’ve got you covered with gift ideas and ways to celebrate the holiday in a Catholic inspired way.

St. Brigid of Kildare building the Church of the Oak, detail from a window of St Etheldreda's church in London. Lawrence OP via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Public holiday marking St Brigid's feast established in Ireland

Feb 1, 2022 / 03:00 am

The feast of St. Brigid of Kildare, Ireland’s female patron saint, will be a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland beginning in 2023, it was recently announced.

"The Chosen" cast, led by actor Jonathan Roumie in the role of Jesus Christ and Shahar Isaac playing Simon Peter. "The Chosen"

Jesus actor in 'The Chosen' talks about show's Christmas special

Dec 20, 2021 / 16:24 pm

The internet series “The Chosen” recently hit theaters with a Christmas special that follows the birth of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, spoke with EWTN News In Depth about the mission of the series and his Catholic faith.