The Conversion of Bartolo Longo

About this episode

This episode explores the dramatic conversion of Bartolo Longo from a priest of Satan to a devoted Catholic, highlighting the role of the Rosary and the Blessed Mother in his journey.

Once a priest of Satan, soon-to-be saint Bartolo Longo’s life became a powerful testament to the mercy of God and the intercession of the Blessed Mother. In this episode of Fatima Today, Barb Ernster and Katie Moran share his dramatic journey from darkness into light — how the Rosary, a Dominican priest, and a devoted Sister led him back to the Catholic faith. Discover how Bartolo Longo spent the rest of his life making reparation, spreading devotion to the Rosary, and inspiring Pope John Paul II to establish the Luminous Mysteries.

People in this episode

Hosts: Barb Ernster, Katie Moran

Topics covered

• conversion
• mercy of God
• Rosary
• Catholic faith
• Bartolo Longo
• devotion

Keywords

• Bartolo Longo
• conversion
• Rosary
• Catholic faith
• mercy of God
• Pope John Paul II
• devotion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dominican, Catholic, Blessed Mother

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