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The paradoxical holiness of Saint John of the Cross
Detail of a painting (c. 1656), attributed to Francisco de Zurbarán, of St. John of the Cross. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) John of the Cross, whose feast day is celebrated on …
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Swedish Choir Honors Saint Lucy With Songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
Bénédicte CedergrenStudents from Nordiska Musikgymnasiet — The Nordic Music High School — in Stockholm perform traditional Swedish “Lucia songs” during an afternoon Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 11, …
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Curtis Martin Steps Down as CEO of FOCUS After Nearly 3 Decades Leading Ministry Group
FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin announces his retirement from the role of FOCUS CEO, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Last year, Curtis and his wife Michaelann were honored with EWTN’s 2024 Mother …
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Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin announces his retirement from the role of FOCUS CEO, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 (Credit: FOCUS) CNA Staff, Dec 13, 2025 / 14:25 pm (CNA). Curtis Martin, …
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Albany’s new bishop tells faithful to ‘have the courage to proclaim your Messiah to all’
Bishop Mark O’Connell told people wounded by the church: “Let me gently show you Jesus who loves you with an everlasting love. His light is never overcome by darkness, and …
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Curtis Martin steps down as CEO of FOCUS after nearly 3 decades leading ministry group
FOCUS Co-Founder Curtis Martin announces his retirement from the role of FOCUS CEO, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 / Credit: FOCUS CNA Staff, Dec 13, 2025 / 14:25 pm (CNA). Curtis …
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Cardinal Porras Passport Incident Puts Vatican’s Balancing Act in Venezuela to the Test…
A few days after Pope Leo XIV warned against potential American military action in Venezuela, the Venezuelan regime barred a local cardinal with a Vatican passport from leaving the country, …
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Discover the Spiritual Miracles of St. Thérèse
St. Thérèse’s promised ‘A Shower of Roses.’ Read about the healings, conversions, material assistance and apparitions that were granted through the intercession of the beloved saint.
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Doug Keck Honored With 2025 Mother Angelica Award
Former EWTN president Doug Keck was presented with the Mother Angelica Award on Dec. 12, 2025. Keck, longtime former president of EWTN, was presented with the highest honor bestowed by …
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Swedish choir honors St. Lucy with songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
Students from Nordiska Musikgymnasiet — The Nordic Music High School — in Stockholm perform traditional Swedish “Lucia songs” during an afternoon Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 11, 2025. …