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Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), pictured in 1938-1939.

Could Edith Stein be declared the next doctor of the Church?

May 6, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis received an official request from the superior general of the Discalced Carmelites, Father Miguel Márquez Calle, on April... Read more

Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), pictured in 1938-1939.

The glorious cross of Edith Stein

Aug 9, 2023

By Tina McCormick

Taking the name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross when she became a Carmelite, this saint saw glory in the cross... Read more

Edith Stein, pictured as a student in 1913-1914.

City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism

Jan 19, 2022

By Courtney Mares

She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1922. Read more

Rocco Buttiglione speaks with CNA on Oct. 30 2013

Women uniquely understand 'truth of man,' philosopher says

Nov 4, 2013

By Elise Harris

In light of Pope Francis’ call for a deeper theology of women, a leading Italian philosopher spoke of the importance... Read more

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