Testimonies

From Islam to the Catholic Priesthood, Despite Rejection by His Muslim Family: The Story of Father Amari

Born in Algeria approximately 40 years ago, Father Mustapha Amari emigrated to France with his Muslim family when he was five years old. He grew up practicing his parents’ religion, observing Ramadan and the tenets of Islam.

Nov 12, 2026 09:26

Alma Recinas

Good News•Testimonies

From Podcaster to Founder of a New Religious Community

The religious Sister explained that her many years working in the healing ministry — collaborating with other religious Sisters, priests, and Bishops — have allowed her to «see and experience the need and the longing for ongoing healing and renewal among our clergy and religious Sisters.»

Nov 04, 2026 20:12

Alma Recinas

Pro Life•Testimonies

He Said He Would, and He Did: Prince of Liechtenstein Vetoes Abortion Law

The initiative committee stated that this was the first time Prince Alois had exercised his veto power during his reign, according to SRF. Its members had met with Alois at Vaduz Castle hours before the announcement. The committee has called for a protest in Vaduz for the following Saturday.

Oct 29, 2026 13:46

Alma Recinas

Testimonies

The Nuns Who Were Kidnapped… and Evangelized Their Captors

On the centenary of DOMUND (World Mission Sunday), the story of these missionaries serves as a reminder that a century of missionary zeal translates into thousands of lives dedicated to the service of the Gospel. «One in Christ, United in Mission» is not merely a motto, but an invitation to discover that evangelization begins when the love of Christ becomes visible in our actions, even toward those who cause us harm.

Oct 23, 2026 18:55

Alma Recinas

Good News•Marriage and Family•Testimonies

Only a 1% Chance of Being Born Alive . . . Yet He Lived. The Hopeful Case of a Baby Born Without Kidneys, Urethra, or Bladder

Stepping out of the consultation room to take a breath of air, Diana and Iñigo found their eyes filled with tears. «We hugged each other and cried for a while,» he recalls. Upon going back inside, they pressed the question: «Is there truly nothing that can be done? Isn’t there some kind of intrauterine surgery available?»

Oct 20, 2026 17:32

Alma Recinas

Testimonies

«Praying the Rosary Was Especially Helpful to Me While I Was Discerning My Catholic Faith»: The Remarkable Conversions of Contemporary Philosophers

Noah McKay stated that the evidence presented by the Catholic Church regarding validating miracles helped draw him closer to the Church. McKay had always been «at least somewhat» convinced that God existed.

Oct 12, 2026 18:46

Alma Recinas

Good News•Testimonies

Against All Odds, a Catholic School in Gaza Reopens: An Inspiring Story

Father Gabriel Romanelli told ACN that the curriculum had to be redesigned to account for the level of trauma suffered by both students and teachers: «Many of the teachers are so traumatized that it is almost as if they were not the same people we knew before the war began.

Sep 29, 2026 10:31

Alma Recinas

Good News•Testimonies•Woman

«Entrepreneurial Nuns»: The Inspiring Creativity of Women of God That Has Changed Hundreds of Lives for the Better

Can entrepreneurship become a new form of evangelization?

Sep 14, 2026 22:46

Alma Recinas

Good News

Argentine Cathedral Wins Title of World’s Most Beautiful Church: Here Are the Other Finalists

The contest, launched by the account @documents_de_bolsillo, invited thousands of people to choose their favorite cathedrals through voting on the social media platform.

Sep 07, 2026 08:36

Alma Recinas

Good News•Local Church

The Remarkable Case of the Asian Diocese Surpassing 1,000 Priests: A Success Achieved by God Through the Laity

While numerous European dioceses are merging and closing seminaries, one diocese in Korea has reached the milestone of 1,000 priests, supported by a vast community praying for vocations.

Aug 31, 2026 08:58

Alma Recinas

Rome

Rome, A City Pilgrimaged Also with the Voice: Pilgrims Arrive in the Eternal City to Pray, Sing, and Place Their Talents at the Service of the Church

Music has become one of the expressions of this new way of making a pilgrimage. During this summer, various choral groups have arrived in Rome not only to visit its Basilicas and Holy Sites but also to sing in them and participate in the liturgical life of the Church.

Aug 17, 2026 17:15

Alma Recinas

Good News

An App for Spiritual Direction with Real Priests and Other Inspiring Prayer Projects

A defining characteristic of AMEN is its firm commitment to the human element. Unlike other current technological tools, AMEN always provides responses from people in consecrated life rather than from Artificial Intelligence. Although the organization is considering implementing AI in the future as an optional feature for users, they maintain that the lack of instant response is actually a virtue: it allows the consecrated person to pray for the specific situation and reflect on the answer before sending it.

Jul 24, 2026 19:54

Alma Recinas