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Happy 12th Anniversary, ChurchPOP!
From one English-language website to a global, social-first Catholic media community, ChurchPOP has shared the joy, beauty, humor, and truth of the faith with millions around the world.
“Whoa, Happy Birthday!”: Pope Leo Surprises Oklahoma Teen With a Rosary at the Vatican
For Braden, an ordinary teenager from Tulsa, Oklahoma, turning 18 became an unforgettable encounter with the Holy Father. Braden celebrated his birthday on August 5 while visiting the Vatican. Because the day fell on a Wednesday—the day Pope Leo XIV holds his weekly audience with the faithful—Braden was...
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Did you know that Saint Philomena is the only person recognized as a saint solely on the basis of her intercessory miracles?
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St. Clare of Assisi died on August 11, 1253. Pope Innocent IV entrusted Bishop Bartholomew of Spoleto with the responsibility of promoting the cause of her canonization. Three months later, on November 24, 1253, Bishop Bartholomew, together with the archdeacon, Leonardo of Spoleto; Jacobo, the archpriest of Trevi; Brothers Leo...
The Relic of the Blood of St. Lawrence in Amaseno: one of the most fascinating Catholic traditions you’ve never heard of!
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