Jacqueline Burkepile is the editor for the English edition of ChurchPOP. She is a journalist, a former director of campus ministry, and a wife and mother.
Wow! Praise God! Hallmark Channel issued an apology after removing all mention of Unplanned from the Movieguide Awards show broadcast on Feb. 24. The show will re-air with the Unplanned nominations on Mon., Mar. 9. Movieguide founder and publisher Ted Baehr sent this apology on Hallmark’s behalf: “We have...
Have you already failed at your Lenten sacrifice? Fr. Goyo Hidalgo of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles recently explained the true meaning of Lenten penance. The post comes after social media users criticized him for giving up chocolate for Lent, rather that something they believed to be more difficult. Here’...
Hallmark Drama Channel aired the annual Movieguide Awards show on Feb. 24, which recognizes Christian and family-friendly entertainment in Hollywood. Unplanned received nominations in two categories: Faith & Freedom Award for Movies and Best Movie for Mature Audiences. They also nominated Unplanned star Ashley Bratcher for the Grace Prize for...
This movie is amazing! 😍 The independent Hollywood movie studio Picturehouse dropped the Fatima movie trailer on Ash Wednesday. The film follows the miraculous story of the three Fatima children–Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. Our Lady appeared to them several times in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal. The Shrine of Our Lady...
Two saints miraculously cured plagues: St. Roch and St. Rosalie. Below are their incredible stories, as well as prayers invoking their powerful intercession. St. Roch Born of a noble family, tradition says St. Roch was miraculously born with a red cross on his breast. St. Roch gave all of his...
What are your thoughts about this Lenten idea? Actor and entertainment journalist Mario Lopez shared his Lenten plans in an inspiring Ash Wednesday video message. The Saved by the Bell actor begins his post with the caption, “A kind gesture can cultivate compassion, because it’s more blessed to give...
