Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A new film, American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story, tells the inspiring story of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born priest recognized as a martyr by the Catholic Church. Through testimonies and historical footage, Blessed Stanley Rother's legacy unfolds in this new film, giving a beautiful depiction of a Catholic who allowed the Lord to transform him. The film will be in theaters August 25 through 27. EWTN News' Francesca Fenton gives us a sneak peek at the new film.


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