Miracles

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The Lourdes Grotto in France.

What if you do not receive a physical healing at Lourdes?

Feb 10, 2024

By Courtney Mares

What about the millions who come to the Lourdes Grotto and leave without receiving a miraculous physical healing? Read more

The funeral for Pope Benedict XVI, a statue that survived an earthquake, the remarkably well preserved body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, and Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, were among the top Catholic stories of 2023.

CNA’s top 10 Catholic stories of 2023

Dec 31, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Catholic community. Here is a list of our top Catholic stories... Read more

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‘Miracles of the Eucharist’ is the theme for this year’s International Week of Prayer and Fasting

Oct 15, 2023

By Joseph Pronechen

The 31st annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting for our nation, leaders, families, and the Church will take place... Read more

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

How an extraordinary healing led to the creation of The National Centre for Padre Pio

Sep 23, 2023

By Leonardo Colon

The intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, has been the source of many... Read more

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Father of girl reportedly cured of blindness says it was ‘a gift of the Virgin to WYD’

On Saturday, Aug. 5, in Fátima, Portugal, Jimena said she was cured of a serious eye problem after a novena... Read more

Father Michael Trummer, left, and Andrew Hansen produced a documentary, "God is Alive," using two cameras and their cell phones.

New documentary chronicles faith and miracles in the Illinois heartland

Aug 5, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

A layman and a priest went on the road to film inspiring stories of faith about Catholics in their own... Read more

Image from the Shrine of St. Charbel.

The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims

Jul 24, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

St. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his... Read more

The tomb of St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) in Łagiewniki, Poland.

42 years after a miracle at St. Faustina’s shrine, this couple’s trust in Divine Mercy is going strong

Apr 16, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

After Maureen Digan’s healing was accepted as the miracle for St. Faustina’s beatification, the Digan family has remained close to... Read more

The documentary "Lourdes," showing in theaters on Feb. 8 and 9, follows the experiences of sick and disabled pilgrims who often seek consolation rather than cures.

Surprise hit ‘Lourdes’ documentary, coming to U.S. theaters, captures miracles of a different sort

Feb 5, 2023

By Zelda Caldwell

The film, which will be in 700 U.S. theaters Feb. 8 and 9, presents a unique and affecting view of... Read more

Joe Ditomasso and Kevin Hyde, along with their canine companion, Minnie, were lost at sea for 10 days and rescued on Dec. 13, 2022.

Miracle rescue: Lost at sea for 10 days, man prayed the Our Father each morning

Dec 16, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

What kept him going? “My granddaughter. And the cross of Jesus. Every morning I’d wake up and kiss it and... Read more

Participants at the outdoor Mass in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 14, 2022

Catholics in Kazakhstan: few in number but deep in faith

Sep 15, 2022

By Leonardo Colon

Despite making up only 1% of the country’s population, Catholics in Kazakhstan are devoted to the Virgin Mary. Read more

Daniel and Michelle Schachle with their son, Michael McGivney Schachle, 7, at the annual convention of the Knights of Columbus held Aug. 1-4, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Meet Michael McGivney Schachle, the miracle baby who helped make his namesake a Blessed

Aug 7, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Numerous Catholic dignitaries attended the Knights of Columbus’ annual convention last week, but few could match the star power of... Read more

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia leads a procession in honor of St. Januarius in Naples, Italy, on April 30, 2022.

St. Januarius’ blood liquifies for first time in 2022

May 3, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The liquefaction traditionally happens at least three times a year. Read more

Pope Francis with Paolo Bonavita and Elsa Morra at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 20, 2021

Mom says son’s impromptu encounter with Pope Francis led to ‘miracle’

Jan 8, 2022

By CNA Staff

The meeting was one of the viral Vatican moments of 2021. Read more

The reliquary of St. Januarius at Mass in Naples Cathedral, Italy, Dec. 16, 2021.

St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021

Dec 16, 2021

By CNA Staff

The blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer. Read more

Pope John Paul I in an undated file photo.

This is the miracle that paved the way for John Paul I’s beatification

Oct 13, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has officially recognized the miracle, which took place in his homeland. Read more

Pope John Paul I in an undated file photo.

John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis

Oct 13, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more

Mattheus (left) holds a photo of Carlo Acutis (right), whose prayers are attributed with the boy's healing.

The miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis' prayers

Oct 12, 2021

By CNA Staff

The beatification of Carlo Acutis took place Oct. 10, 2020 after a miracle attributed to his prayers and the grace... Read more

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia holds a reliquary containing St. Januarius’ liquefied blood in Naples Cathedral, Italy, Sept. 19, 2021.

St. Januarius’ blood liquefies for the second time in 2021

Sep 19, 2021

By CNA Staff

Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia said: “We thank the Lord for this gift.” Read more

Pope Francis and Cardinal Sepe hold relic of St. Januarius' blood in Naples cathedral March 21, 2015.

Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius

Sep 18, 2021

By CNA Staff

On Sept. 19, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr, and patron saint of Naples, Italy.... Read more