True story: Fr. Mike Schmitz was almost cast as Robin in “Batman Forever”
Almost a decade ago, Father Mike Schmitz said he nearly played Robin in Batman Forever—and the internet is rediscovering the story all over again.
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Rosary in Hand, This Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage and Fidelity
With rosaries in their hands and surrounded by loved ones, Luiz and Maria Luiza celebrated 80 years of marriage—a lifetime shared and sustained by love, faithfulness, and faith.
The White Sox Have Full Circle Moment at the Vatican as Pope Leo Receives One of Those Viral Pope Hats
What began as a viral celebration at Chicago’s Rate Field has now come full circle: Pope Leo XIV has received one of the White Sox’s now-famous papal miter hats.
Have Your Loved Ones Left the Church? Look to St. Monica: Keep praying. Keep loving. Keep hoping.
Do you have a loved one who has fallen away from the faith? Consider turning to the saintly intercession and holy testimony of Saint Monica!
This Archbishop’s “Conversion Story” Has the Internet Laughing
Australian Archbishop Anthony Fisher is going viral for a humorous reflection on faith with an unexpected punchline!
From Dressing Up as a Blues Brother to Becoming Pope: Leo Has Full-Circle Moment Over the Weekend
Pope Leo XIV had a full-circle Blues Brothers moment in Rimini, Italy, meeting “Blue Lou” Marini—the saxophonist known for performing with the legendary Blues Brothers band. The Chicago-born pontiff told Marini he had been a fan since the beginning, turning the encounter into an unexpected pop-culture...
10 Years Ago, Earthquakes Hit Italy—Over a Year Later, 40 Eucharistic Hosts Were Found Intact Beneath a Collapsed Church
The ciborium had been knocked over during the earthquake, but its lid remained in place. Inside were 40 consecrated Hosts that had remained preserved despite being buried in the aftermath of the disaster for about 16 months.
Viral Video Captures a Marian Statue Standing Firm Against the Waves—Here’s the Story Behind It
While the world learns of this statue through social media, the locals have always known she is there to help protect them.
"Take a Nap!": Franciscan Brother Says Good Sleep Can Help You Better Combat Sin
How often do you take a nap? Brother Leo Mary, MFVA, of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word with EWTN recorded a video for the community’s Instagram page explaining the importance of good quality sleep. In the video, Brother Leo says, “Father Angelus would tell us, 70% of...
Twin Sisters Marry Twin Brothers — and Twin Priests Celebrate Their Wedding!
The ceremony was officiated by twin priests and assisted by twin altar servers.
“We Will Do It Together”: Pope Leo’s Sweet Response to Actress Leslie Mann
Actress Leslie Mann shared a heartfelt memory of meeting Pope Leo XIV during a recent appearance on NBC’s Today Show, saying the encounter at the Vatican was “incredible” and left her briefly at a loss for words.
Soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen Designed This Colorful Rosary to Help Catholics Pray for the Whole World
At the time, Archbishop Sheen served as national director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, now known in the United States as the Pontifical Mission Societies.
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You Can Thank Catholics for These 16 Things:
From the classroom to the hospital, from the calendar on your wall to the music, science, and traditions that shape daily life, the Church’s influence has been far more woven into the modern world than many people realize.
From Cardinal Sarah to DJ Priest Padre Guilherme: Nearly 10,000 Gather at Polish Festival Uniting Generations in Faith
The festival aimed to show that Solemn Liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Sarah and joyful music by Padre Guilherme do not represent two competing visions of Catholicism. Rather, they reflected different ways of expressing faith within the same universal Church, whose center remains Jesus Christ.
True story: Fr. Mike Schmitz was almost cast as Robin in “Batman Forever”
Almost a decade ago, Father Mike Schmitz said he nearly played Robin in Batman Forever—and the internet is rediscovering the story all over again.
Rosary in Hand, This Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage and Fidelity
With rosaries in their hands and surrounded by loved ones, Luiz and Maria Luiza celebrated 80 years of marriage—a lifetime shared and sustained by love, faithfulness, and faith.
The White Sox Have Full Circle Moment at the Vatican as Pope Leo Receives One of Those Viral Pope Hats
What began as a viral celebration at Chicago’s Rate Field has now come full circle: Pope Leo XIV has received one of the White Sox’s now-famous papal miter hats.
Have Your Loved Ones Left the Church? Look to St. Monica: Keep praying. Keep loving. Keep hoping.
Do you have a loved one who has fallen away from the faith? Consider turning to the saintly intercession and holy testimony of Saint Monica!
This Archbishop’s “Conversion Story” Has the Internet Laughing
Australian Archbishop Anthony Fisher is going viral for a humorous reflection on faith with an unexpected punchline!
From Dressing Up as a Blues Brother to Becoming Pope: Leo Has Full-Circle Moment Over the Weekend
Pope Leo XIV had a full-circle Blues Brothers moment in Rimini, Italy, meeting “Blue Lou” Marini—the saxophonist known for performing with the legendary Blues Brothers band. The Chicago-born pontiff told Marini he had been a fan since the beginning, turning the encounter into an unexpected pop-culture...