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U.S. bishops vote to advance canonization cause of American priest Isaac Hecker
The U.S. bishops voted Tuesday to advance the cause of beatification and canonization of Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker,... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Argentine Cardinal Pironio
Pope Francis approved a miracle on Wednesday attributed to Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, paving the way for his beatification. Read more
What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
Pope Francis canonizes two new saints: St. Artemide Zatti and St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
Scalabrini is known for founding a missionary order that ministered to immigrants, while Zatti was himself an immigrant, leaving Italy... Read more
The date is set: 'Apostle of the Catechism' to be declared a saint of the Catholic Church
A renowned Italian priest and bishop dedicated to evangelization and teaching the Catechism will be declared a saint of the... Read more
Date of canonization of immigrant nurse Artemide Zatti announced
Artemide Zatti is the first Salesian coadjutor to be declared a saint. Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Filipino bishop known for bilocation
The pope also approved the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini. Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the canonization Mass of 10 saints
"This is our strength: we are loved by God," Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis canonizes 10 new saints of the Catholic Church
It was the Church’s first canonization since October 2019. Read more
Who was Titus Brandsma?
Pope Francis will canonize the World War II martyr in May. Read more
Pope Francis approves miracle attributed to a French nun who will be made a saint
The miracle attributed to Rivier, who can now be canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church, involved the healing... Read more
When will Bl. Charles de Foucauld be canonized?
‘Only the date is missing,’ his postulator told CNA. Read more
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Postulator: St. John Paul II remains a ‘prophetic voice’ seven years after canonization
“At the beginning of this process, Pope Benedict XVI gave me a clear instruction: work fast but work well.” Read more
'Lead, kindly light' - Pope Francis names Newman a saint
Nearly two centuries ago, John Henry Newman was England’s most well-known Anglican priest, until he risked everything to become a... Read more
Cardinal Newman’s time in Rome
Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be canonized Oct. 13, is more often associated with Birmingham than Rome, but his... Read more
Pope Francis approves canonization of John Henry Newman
Pope Francis Wednesday approved the canonization of Bl. John Henry Newman, a Roman Catholic cardinal, scholar, and founder of the... Read more
Vatican approves second miracle for Blessed John Henry Newman
A second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has reportedly been approved by the Vatican, fueling expectation that his... Read more
19th-century Italian teen to be canonized during youth Synod
Bl. Nunzio Sulprizio, who died at the age of 19 from bone cancer, will be declared a saint Oct. 14... Read more
‘Holy mayor’ Giorgio La Pira takes next step to sainthood
Most mayors do not live in unheated monastic cells, deliver candy from Orthodox patriarchs to the pope, or become ambassadors... Read more
Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI to be canonized October 14
Following a meeting between the Council of Cardinals and Pope Francis Saturday, the Vatican announced that Bl. Pope Paul VI... Read more
