Former Nun Marries Ex-Seminarian Who Once Prayed for Her During Depression

• A former nun has married a former Catholic priest who once prayed for her during her battle with depression.
• The pair, who first met through church service in Brazil, reconnected after leaving their religious callings and later tied the knot, sparking widespread reactions online.

A former nun, Lais Dognini, has married Jackson Dognini, a former Catholic priest who once prayed for her during a difficult period of depression.

The couple, both from Brazil, met years ago when Lais was a Carmelite nun and Jackson was still in seminary. Their connection began through faith after Jackson offered prayers and emotional support to Lais during her struggles.

After both later left their religious vocations, they reconnected and developed a close relationship that eventually led to marriage.

Their wedding has drawn widespread attention online, with many social media users describing their story as a testament to love, faith, and new beginnings.

In other news….. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become football’s first billionaire player, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracked the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr star’s wealth for the first time.

The index values Ronaldo’s net worth at $1.4 billion (£1.04bn), factoring in his career earnings, investments, and endorsements. It states he earned more than $550 million (£410m) in salary between 2002 and 2023, alongside lucrative deals — including a decade-long Nike contract worth almost $18 million (£13.4m) a year.

When Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2022, he “reportedly became the best-paid player in football history” with an annual salary of £177m. His initial deal was due to end in June 2025, but he has since signed a new two-year contract reportedly worth more than $400m (£298m), keeping him at the club beyond his 42nd birthday.

Bloomberg also noted that Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi “has earned more than $600m (£447m) in pre-tax salary” during his career, including “$20m (£15m) in guaranteed annual pay since 2023 — about 10% of Ronaldo’s income during the same period.”