Mother Angelica, 1923-2016

02-Mother_Angelica-600Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Mother Angelica, the conservative nun who founded EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network. She died on Easter Sunday (March 27) at the age of 92. Mother Angelica began her broadcasting career with just $200, creating television spots in a makeshift studio in the monastery’s garage. She was known for her conservative beliefs, sometimes scolding church leaders she felt were too lax in their teachings and practices. Today EWTN claims to be the largest religious media network in the world, broadcasting in 145 countries and territories.

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