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Mel Gibson on Mount Athos: “Nowhere else have I experienced such a profound closeness to God as I did here.”

He spent several days living alongside the monks, immersed in prayer, silence, and the rhythm of daily liturgical worship.

BREAKING: Mark your calendars—on September 24, 2026, the Church will celebrate the beatification of Archbishop Fulton John Sheen in St. Louis, USA, with Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle presiding. The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints announced the date today. More details soon at EWTNNews.com.

After reaching the age of 75, Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila, one of the most respected bishops in the United States, known for prioritizing evangelization and fostering priestly vocations. This academic year, more than 20 men have begun formation for the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Denver—the largest class in recent memory, according to the archdiocese. Pictured here is Archbishop Aquila leading a Eucharistic procession around a Planned Parenthood clinic.

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