Category Archives: Church Around the World

EWTN In Ukraine

Posted on February 24, 2022 by mjohnsonewtn

Editor’s Note: The blog post below was written in 2013. We republish it now because it provides a window into the former Soviet Union’s historic persecution of Christians in the not so distant past. That window opens after a few … Continue reading →

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Why Is ‘Blessed Angelico’ The Patron Saint of Artists?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by mjohnsonewtn

  He was one of the most important artists of his time. In fact, his work was so influential that Pope John Paul II beatified this Dominican priest on Oct. 3, 1982, and less than two years later declared him … Continue reading →

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‘Faith and Life’ Mini-Series Provides Hope For Our Fallen World

Posted on March 7, 2021 by mjohnsonewtn

During a crisis, Catholics instinctively turn to their faith for the grace they need to handle tough times. But what if the Church itself, the nation, and the world are also in crisis? How do we cope? Discover the inspirational … Continue reading →

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Join Father Mitch On A Journey of Faith in EWTN’s New Mini-Series ‘Polish Catholic’

Posted on February 18, 2021 by mjohnsonewtn

If you love stories of Catholic martyrs and other saints, images of beautiful Catholic cathedrals, or people meeting their long-lost relatives for the first time, then EWTN’s new mini-series, “Polish Catholic” with Fr. Mitch Pacwa is for you! (Airs the … Continue reading →

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EWTN Week in Lourdes, France Starts July 13, 2020

Posted on July 10, 2020 by mjohnsonewtn

If you love Our Lady and her apparitions to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France, plan to spend the week of July 13-17 with EWTN. Each weekday, tune in at 5:30 p.m. ET for the premiere of an EWTN original five-part … Continue reading →

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‘Hope: Our Lady of Knock’ – Original Docudrama – Premieres March 18 on EWTN

Posted on March 15, 2020 by mjohnsonewtn

Many Catholics have never heard of the apparition in Knock, Ireland. The apparition is extraordinarily difficult to film. So why in the world did Campbell Miller, Writer/Producer/Director of EWTN’s new blockbuster film, “Hope: Our Lady of Knock,” choose to dramatize … Continue reading →

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Teresa of the Andes: Saint of Joy, Patron of Young People

Posted on October 29, 2019 by mjohnsonewtn

St. Teresa of the Andes lived only 19 years and spent a scant 11 months in a Carmelite monastery. However, on March 21, 1993, Pope John Paul II canonized this young woman, making her the first Chilean saint and the … Continue reading →

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Bravery Under Fire: The Heroic Story Of Irish Army Chaplain Father Willie Doyle

Posted on June 10, 2018 by mjohnsonewtn

He was so brave during the battles of The First World War that he ran countless times into “no man’s land” to drag fellow soldiers to safety. He was so devout that he would get up and pray throughout the … Continue reading →

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You Can Help Save Souls and Bring Peace to the World: Here’s How

Posted on May 1, 2018 by mjohnsonewtn

Have you been looking to do something important with your life? Our Lady of the Rosary at Fatima has a request to make of you! Hear all about it when EWTN’s Jim and Joy interview Katrina Leyden, PhD, President and … Continue reading →

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Building the Body of Christ in Nigeria, One Woman at a Time

Posted on March 2, 2018 by mjohnsonewtn

Can a group of Catholic women save 186 million Nigerians from the horrors of Planned Parenthood’s abortion mills and the heartache caused by same-sex marriage – especially when it’s not their primary mission? According to Nwanneka Cecelia Okolo, National President … Continue reading →

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