New York City, N.Y., Dec 13, 2017 / 09:45 am
Franciscan friar and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, passed away on the morning of Dec. 13, his community has confirmed.
Fr. Apostoli was a founding member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and was a regular on EWTN programming, most recently as the host of "Sunday Night Prime."
He also authored numerous books and was considered one of the leading experts on the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions.
"All of us at EWTN are saddened by the loss of our dear friend Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR. Father Andrew was a constant presence on the Network for nearly twenty-five years, particularly as the host of 'Sunday Night Prime' for the past five years," said Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the EWTN Global Catholic Network.