A Mission That Keeps Growing
From publishing the English version of a short graphic novel on Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, the author narrates how she was led to publish another one on Pedro Ballester, and yet another on Blessed Guadalupe Ortiz. The comic books are selling well in the English-speaking world.
Prayer for Pedro Ballester’s intercession
Pedro Ballester was born on 22 May. On his birthday, we are sharing a prayer asking God for favours through his intercession, available in over 25 languages.
Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens
Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.
Cardinal Roche: Selflessness of Pedro Ballester is a witness for today’s youth
From OSV News: Cardinal Arthur Roche recalls how Pedro Ballester, a young Manchester student being considered for sainthood, faced cancer with constant joy and selfless concern for others.
Alex: “I’d like to thank Pedro”
What does it mean to live so close to God that not even pain and illness shake your faith? A guide for discussion or personal reflection.
BBC: “‘Extraordinary’ student could be first Gen Z saint”
This is the headline of a recent BBC News article about Pedro Ballester. His story continues to inspire young people around the world, who recognize their own lives in Pedro's university studies, friendships, and dreams for the future. None of that is extraordinary in itself... except for the way Pedro lived his ordinary life.
A Friend in Heaven: devotion to Pedro Ballester around the world
A new documentary on the spread of devotion to Pedro Ballester around the world has been released on the eighth anniversary of his death.
"I just sat beside him"
Javi Ballester talks about learning to accept his father's mental illness and support him as a family, and how the experience helped him discover God's call.
"Pedro was a real influencer"
Javi is the younger brother of Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who died of osteosarcoma at 21. He introduces us to his brother in the first part of this video interview.
"No one suffers alone"
Javi is the younger brother of Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who died of osteosarcoma at 21. This is the second part of a video interview with him.