Dante Alba, LC, Author at ZENIT

Articles By Dante Alba, LC

His Mother Enrolled Him in the Church Choir: Now He’s a Young Star on Broadway

The famous actor from Aladdin on Broadway, Michael Maliakel, spoke on a special Christmas program about how his Catholic upbringing has played an important role in his career as an actor and singer in the entertainment industry.

Mar 09, 2025 19:32

Dante Alba, LC

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From a Successful Businessman and Art Seller to a Catholic Priest: The Story of Patrick Van Der Vorst

Patrick Van Der Vorst once worked as a director at Sotheby’s, one of the most important international auction houses. However, despite having reached a prestigious position, he felt he was not truly happy and decided to become a priest.

Mar 09, 2025 19:28

Dante Alba, LC

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This Is the Young Spokeswoman for the U.S. Government: A Young Catholic Mother

As the newly appointed White House press secretary, Karoline is responsible for handling media relations, managing press conferences, and shaping the public narrative of the administration.

Feb 20, 2025 18:57

Dante Alba, LC

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Caitlin Clark: Basketball’s new star is Catholic

What is particularly interesting is how Caitlin has attracted many fans to the WNBA thanks to her special and surprising style of play. She has been compared to Stephen Curry, as, like him, she is not afraid to shoot three-pointers, or even 30 feet shots. This has proven very entertaining for fans attending the games or watching them on television. In fact, the league’s ratings have increased considerably thanks to her impact.

Feb 08, 2025 21:33

Dante Alba, LC

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The Moving Story of a Religious Congregation with Sisters Who Have Down Syndrome

The religious community founded to give individuals with Down syndrome the opportunity to dedicate their lives to God is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Dec 12, 2024 17:29

Dante Alba, LC

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Josué Benjamín Figueroa: the young catholic sculptor with great talent and vision

For Josué, art is not only an aesthetic expression, but also a vehicle for conveying values. In one of his sculptures portrays Jesus’ compassion towards a beggar, a scene that symbolizes for him the mercy and divine hope.

Dec 04, 2024 20:23

Dante Alba, LC

Good News•Pro Life

17 children saved from abortion are baptized in Spain.

The president of the “Más Futuro Association”, Marta Velarde, states that the path to the Baptism celebration “has been very complicated because each mother has a different problem, but saving babies from abortion makes us deeply happy. Considering the especially difficult time, we are saving many children.»

Oct 26, 2024 10:13

Dante Alba, LC

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Leaves the NBA to Preach the Gospel: The Story of AJ Griffin Jr.

AJ Griffin Jr. is the son of another basketball player, Adrian Darnell Griffin, who played from 1996 to 2008 in the NBA and is currently an NBA coach.

Oct 21, 2024 18:13

Dante Alba, LC

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From falling prey to pornography to developing a project to help other young people get out of it.

A Notre Dame University student has launched a hopeful project to help young people struggling to quit pornography win their battle. Its impact is proving to be very positive, as within days many young people have signed up for the group.

Sep 18, 2024 06:46

Dante Alba, LC

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She was an atheist; he was not practicing: They started dating, and this happened after they went to mass

She began to realize that something was missing, but she never thought it could be God or religion since she had never had any contact with these realities in her upbringing.

Sep 17, 2024 19:09

Dante Alba, LC

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Giorgia Meloni wins pro-life law in Italy: pro-life groups will be present in abortion clinics

The “rooms of life” have been approved, which would be part of the hospital managed by pro-life groups who are allowed to be inside abortion hospitals to assist and inform pregnant women.

Jun 18, 2024 17:17

Dante Alba, LC

Good News•Virgin Mary

Kyra: the young American Jewish girl who converted to Catholicism thanks to two friends (one of them Our Lady)

“I didn’t know what they were saying…. It just blew me away. I felt so much power. I felt so much truth. I really enjoyed that Mass. And I thought, ‘I want to learn as much as I can about this, and even more, because I have no 5% idea what was said at this Mass, but it was amazing.» Said Kyra.

Jun 06, 2024 19:30

Dante Alba, LC

Pope Francis Reappears in Public: This Is How He Left the Hospital

The Pope appeared in a wheelchair, visibly swollen and with evident difficulty to speak. He could scarcely raise his hands to greet and then to bless.

Biden’s gift to the Pope: Medal of Freedom arrives in Buenos Aires

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian distinction in the United States, rarely bestowed upon religious figures. Before Pope Francis, only one pontiff had received it: John Paul II, who was honored by President George W. Bush in 2004 for his role in promoting religious freedom and helping to end communism in Eastern Europe.