Martin Barillas

Martin Barillas is a writer and translator, having once served as a U.S. diplomat in Europe and South America. A lifelong Catholic, he resides in Michigan with his wife Alice and their four children and grandchild. He has written on a variety of topics, including human rights, politics and religion. He is also a novelist.

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Featured Catholic leaders at the rally will include, L to R, Planned Parenthood-worker-turned-pro-lifer Abby Johnson and actor Jim Caviezel.

Celebrity-Led Rosary Rally Promotes Ballot Measure to Protect Parental Rights in Ohio’s Constitution

Huge event is planned for Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Patti Maguire Armstrong, Martin Barillas Nation August 1, 2023

After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.

‘Sound of Freedom’ Is Stirring Hearts to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking

Rousing people from ignorance and apathy, the film is doing much more than smashing box-office records, as audience members feel compelled to act.

Patti Maguire Armstrong, Martin Barillas Movies July 19, 2023

Jose Carlos Sandoval discusses this new movement and Hispanic evangelizatoin.

Iskali Evangelization Movement Forms and Accompanies Young Hispanics on Faith Journey

The Chicago-based initiative is modeling a successful approach for addressing one of the U.S. Church’s most important challenges.

Martin Barillas Features April 3, 2023

The mother of Lucio Dupuy, Magdalena Espósito Valenti (R), and Abigail Páez.

Catholic Nun Demands Impeachment of Argentinian Judge Who Granted Custody to Mother Who Murdered Her Own Son

Critics say feminist and gender ideologies contributed to the failure of public authorities to intervene to protect the boy from the abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother and her lesbian partner.

Martin Barillas World February 24, 2023