👻 Yes… Catholics believe in ghosts.For over 2,000 years, the Church has spoken of things visible and invisible. In this long-form episode, we dive deep into what the Catholic tradition really teaches about ghosts, hauntings, and the paranormal.From St. Thomas Aquinas on souls visiting the living, to saints encountering spirits in purgatory, to gothic stories of hauntings, relics, and the economy of grace — this episode unpacks the mystery of what walks among us.We’ll explore:Do Catholics really believe in ghosts?The difference between heavenly apparitions, purgatorial souls, and the damned.Saints who saw spirits — Padre Pio, St. Gregory, and others.Why holy places feel different (the “relics of prayer”).What the Church says about hauntings, demons, and residual energy.How all this ties back to Christ, the Bridegroom, and the communion of saints.If you’ve ever wondered how Catholicism understands the paranormal, or why ghost stories have haunted the faithful for centuries, this is your guide.Peace be with you — and with your spirit.