Chin Catholic News Agency -CCNA

31/07/2026

A World War II Army veteran, Raymond “Ray” Martin Sr., has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old.

Before finding his way to the Church in Tucson, Arizona, Martin served in Okinawa, Japan, and in the Philippines; he then spent 27 years as a police officer in Illinois.

Martin’s connection to Catholicism began with his late wife, Ann Marie.

Read more: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/becoming-catholic-at-98-world-war-ii-veteran-joins-the-church

31/07/2026

Meet Little Li, the brave 10-11 year old girl from 1950s Communist China.

When soldiers desecrated her church, imprisoned the priest, and scattered the Blessed Sacrament on the floor like trash... most people stayed away in fear. But not Little Li.

Every day, this courageous child sneaked into the locked church, knelt in silent adoration for a full hour (preparing her heart), then reverently consumed one Host from the floor with her tongue—saving Jesus from further sacrilege.

She did this again and again... until the last Host remained.

On that final day, a soldier caught her. He shot her. Yet even as she fell, wounded, she crawled forward, pressed her tongue to the floor, and received her Lord one last time before dying.

Her heroic love for Jesus in the Eucharist moved hearts across the world. A little mustard seed of faith that grew into a towering tree of inspiration.

"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." (John 12:24)

Little Li, pray for us—especially for those facing persecution for their faith today. 🙏

29/07/2026

18/07/2026

This Sunday, for the second time in history, a World Cup final will be contested between two Spanish-speaking, majority-Catholic countries: one that brought the faith to the Americas, and another that gave the Church the first Pope from the continent.

From 1930 through the 2022 World Cup, the trophy has largely been “lifted by Catholics.” There is also an added detail: the tournament itself was promoted by a Catholic, Jules Rimet, FIFA president in the 1920s, whose vision gave rise to the World Cup as we know it.

So not only do most champions come from countries with a Catholic tradition, but the very history of the Cup is rooted in the vision of a son of the Church.

Although 23 World Cups have been held, only eight countries have won the title. Of those, six are majority Catholic: Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, France, and Spain, while only two are not: Germany and England.

Those six Catholic-majority countries have won 17 of the 22 titles already contested, and the 2026 trophy will go to either Spain or Argentina—two of the most emblematic Catholic nations.

Read the full storyand a comparison between the two teams: www.churchpop.com/the-catholics-cup-how-spain-vs-argentina-crowns-the-world-cups-story-of-faith/

05/07/2026

THE SECRET OF ALEX EALA? 🇵🇭

Every match is a test of skill, determination, and character. But for Filipino tennis star Alex Eala, there is one thing she never leaves behind—a rosary in her bag.

More than a personal keepsake, it is a quiet reminder to trust God, stay disciplined, and remain humble in both victory and defeat.

As she continues to inspire Filipinos on the world stage, Alex reminds us that true strength is not measured only by trophies and rankings, but also by the faith we carry through every challenge.

20/06/2026

Marking an unforgettable debut on Instagram, football legend Lionel Messi shared his very first video capturing a historic visit to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican. This iconic crossover of sports and faith beautifully highlighted the mutual respect between the world's greatest player and the global head of the Catholic Church.