Episode 309: Meet the Church's Newest Blessed - Fr. Giovanni Merlini (Beatification January 12, 2025)

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

In this special episode, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Fr. Steve de los Santos, a priest of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, to discuss the upcoming beatification of Fr. Giovanni Merlini on January 12, 2025. Tune in to learn about Fr. Giovanni Merlini’s life, his extraordinary faith, and the miracle that led to his beatification. Fr. Steve also shares insights into the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, the order’s founder St. Gaspar del Buffalo, and the impact of Fr. Merlini’s writings and homilies. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation ahead of Fr. Merlini’s beatification ceremony in 2025!

About Podcast

Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.