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Saint Anne is the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and wife of Saint Joachim. Although the Gospels do not explicitly mention Saints Joachim and Anne, their veneration grew over the centuries, eventually leading to their recognition as saints in the Catholic Church. The Church…
One of the basic principles in an exorcism is to starve out the demons. A few years ago, we had some cases where the demons actually got stronger as time went on, despite intense weekly exorcism sessions. In one case, the demons actually razzed me about this. They snidely said…
Lebanese Saint Charbel Makhlouf is a very powerful saintly intercessor, particularly for those who are ill or infirm. Here are five fascinating facts about Saint Charbel Makhlouf, the miraculous healing saint: 1) Saint Charbel became a monk at 23, a priest at 31, then a hermit…
One 22-year-old is praising God after she received a dual kidney and liver transplant. However, just before the life-saving operation, she returned to Mass after many years away. Haley Grace posted the beautiful story on social media, explaining that returning to Mass provided…
EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw has announced a new organizational structure to further EWTN’s mission in the digital landscape by enhancing its content creation and distribution methods under the leadership of two new presidents. EWTN will now align its operations around…
Sister Mary Francis and the religious community to which she belongs experienced a very special moment when they received a visit from little Quinn. The tender encounter was captured on video and shows the sweeter side of consecrated life. Lauren Hamilton, a Catholic mother,…
Catholic Answers’ apologist, speaker, and podcaster Trent Horn announced on Mon., July 21, 2025, that his wife, Laura, was diagnosed with brain cancer. The Horns explained in a The Counsel of Trent podcast that the brain cancer is malignant. Laura will have surgery on July 23,…
It takes a lot of passion to be a great sinner. It takes even more passion and a hefty dose of courage to be a great lover. Mary Magdalene was both. The Church honors her as a saint because she allowed the power of God’s merciful love to invade the depths of her wounded heart…
Father Omar Raposo, rector of the Christ the Redeemer Sanctuary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is continuing to recover after a serious car accident on July 5, 2025, during a missionary trip to Venezuela. The van carrying Father Omar and his team overturned on the way back from the…
Yes, Mary is the solution! 👏 Protestant and Evangelical Christian-conservative commentator Charlie Kirk recently went viral for his surprising take on Mary, the Mother of God. During his show, “The Charlie Kirk Show” on “Real America’s Voice,” Kirk explained that he believes…
The older and perhaps wiser I get, the more I loathe the public humiliation of others. It is the new arena of the Roman Empire, where people who have erred or sinned are brought into the arena to be ridiculed and destroyed, like those deemed criminals being torn apart by wild…
Colombian actress Lorna Cepeda discovered a mole on her back that turned out to be skin cancer. Amid the uncertainty, she chose to trust God and place her health in His hands. Shortly after, she had an experience she can’t explain: the cancer disappeared. Known for playing…
"It was a mistake by the Israelis to hit that Catholic Church". - The White House is reacting to the Israeli attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza that left many dead and wounded. President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this morning to address the…
In this episode of his YouTube series, “Breaking the Habit,” Father Casey Cole, OFM, shares 50 fast facts about the Catholic faith. The video sheds light on various points of Catholic trivia, ranging from Vatican secrets to shocking moments in Catholic history. Have you heard…
The Holy Family Church in Gaza was struck by an Israeli attack on Thursday. The strike killed three people, including the parish's 60-year-old janitor and an 84-year-old woman receiving psychosocial support inside a Caritas tent in the church compound. Father Gabriele Romanelli…
The first-class heel relic of Saint Therese of Lisieux visited the Knock Shrine in Ireland for the first time in its history on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was a 19th-century Carmelite nun who died in 1897 at the age of 24. Declared a Doctor of the Church,…
The Virgin of Carmel is one of the most cherished and widely known Marian devotions in the Catholic Church. Each year on July 16, we celebrate her feast day. Here are five things you may not know about this beautiful devotion: 1) Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Origins Trace Back to…
Gordon Hayward has said it countless times: Having two parents under six feet tall is not the best recipe for success in the NBA. Although no one else in his family is over six feet, the Indianapolis native reached 6’8. He credits God for his height and talent that enabled him…
In a time when many female religious communities in Milan are experiencing a decline in vocations, Anna Maria has chosen to go against the current. Now in her early thirties, Anna Maria recently made her solemn profession at the Capuchin Poor Clares Monastery in Milan. She has…
How much do you know about Saint Bonaventure? The Church celebrates the feast day of this incredible saint on July 15. Here are a few things to know about Saint Bonaventure, followed by a powerful prayer written by him: 1) Saint Bonaventure was given the title of “Seraphic…
