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The Servant of God Matthew Makil (center) appears in this 1896 photo flanked by apostolic vicars Aloysius Pazheparambil (left) and John Menachery (right).

Pope Leo XIV approves first decrees recognizing 3 new venerables

May 27, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Leo XIV has authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decrees recognizing three new venerables, including... Read more

From left to right: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Henriette Delille, Venerable Mother Mary Lange, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.

Meet 6 Black Catholics on the road to sainthood

Nov 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions... Read more